[Given this line of questioning, did Watanuki want someone to call him out for it? Ah, but addressing what was actually said came first.]

That would be the typical story, no? But not in Artoria's case. Like I said, everything she did was in service to Britain, and her conduct was so serious that she couldn't be accused of duplicity. She turned down proposals that gave her unfair advantage, much to her ministers' consternation, and often deflected every word of praise sent her way.

Really, that child could've gained something from being a little selfish. The same goes for you if you're asking that question: wanting your own happiness, especially if you attain that by using your own magic or other means at your disposal, isn't the same as abusing power. Those who understand will not think any less of you for it.