Playing by the rules
"Captain" Annabelle dragged me out of my train of thought as we walked down the narrow hall. She asked. "Were you trying to test me and get an insight into my capabilities when you attacked me?".
I shrugged. "Yes".
"Was that also the reason why you decided to no longer limit your strength at 1st rank, and decided to increase?"
So, she noticed. I thought that my increase in strength wasn't that obvious since king Ameal didn't seem to notice it.
Maybe he was too afraid and drawn into the made-up conflict between him and the Queen to tell the difference.
"Yes" Regardless, I responded without hesitation.
"I see" Annabelle nodded her head in understanding. She continued. "Have you chosen the best technique that would fit me?".
"Not yet" I shook my head in faked denial. "That was why I just wanted to see a fraction of what you were capable of and quickly make a decision".
"I see" She nodded.