The monarch, who harbors an ardent affection for Lala Ru in a childlike manner, endeavors to safeguard and nurture her-despite being spurned by her, he succumbs to fits of madness, shrieking at her with reckless abandon, wreaking havoc around him. Although he never inflicts harm on Lala Ru, she possesses extraordinary abilities over water which are crucial for his ultimate triumph on the arid planet where this precious resource is scarce.