"It depends on what sort of man you are. For normal men, I cannot say. It is the purpose of religion to decide what that may be. But for heroes, for great men and women, we are given a choice. Pledge our soul to protect the world, go to a timeless oblivion, and there you have the chance to be summoned to take another chance at seizing an artifact so great in its power that it can make even true miracles. You must take a leap of faith when you are asked, for the odds are against you. There are many hundreds of souls in the oblivion. And if you are summoned, you most fight as one of seven to attempt to seize it. Even then, the grail may not accept you. If the odds are too great for a logical mind, then you can refuse the offer and continue on to whatever may be waiting for a soul. We have no way of knowing," he said with a low chuckle.

He paused for a moment before continuing, "And that is why this place is especially odd for Servants. It is a place that should not exist, since it allows us to exist independently of our Masters. It should not be, but it is."