He hesitates. 'May' is an iffy word. It doesn't mean 'will'. It doesn't mean 'certainly'. But at this point, what does he have to lose? Another life? He's not worried about that. And as long as he's not back there... well.

"Then I will do what I can in order the grant you that... provided your 'may' proves to be more towards the side of someone who helped you win, rather than one of your opponents."