That's because this place is stuffed with a bunch of soft, spineless saps! How the heck are you supposed to run a kingdom if all you do is act kind and bake cakes and throw parties? A real ruler knows when to stomp and smash lazy minions into shape. And here people start whining if you don't act all buddy buddy with your Pokémon! Graaah...

[Neve rmind the fact that he, y'know. Has the hots for Peach, but hey. That doesn't mean he's gotta agree with her attitude.]

Anyway, you're talking to the great King Bowser, lord of the Koopas! I'd list my credentials, but then we'd be here for hours. Gwahahahaha!

[Oh yeah. His ego's kinda enormous. Sorry 'bout that, Eridan.]