[The steel he showed twisted in surprise at the reaction- ANd Takumi was the one gaping now]

What- you don't even want to know why? I was expecting to have to discard my seals and run to the Church if you looked like you were unhappy with losing your chance at winning...

[At least he thought through the risk of making this request to a being called from the very thing he wanted to ruin- and the importance of his Servant being completely in his corner to even have a chance.]