It's also cute how he said he wants to protect his kids. I didn't think he actually liked them since he gave his daughter a weird name
I think it's because right now he considers Smartie as more of a cute pet than anything.
Spoilers but:
When Smartie transforms into a human, he starts using the other name
What was the other name again??
Dialuria ??? I think
Ooh, okay, thanks
I think the reason the reason she became a dictator in her past life has something to do with the MC, I wouldn't be surprised if he manipulated her before/after she became empress. Because rn she doesn't have any bad intentions with the kingdom and it's citizens