Hmm...so you actually invented the magic technique in your world. That's incredible!

[ Actual geniuses with magic can be seen throughout the entirety of history...wait. Did he just make a pun and play on words there?? Okay, he can definitely appreciate that. ]

As a fellow mage, I'll have to congratulate you on your ingenuity. So much so that I'll introduce myself right away. You can call me Merlin! A legendary mage, at your service.

[ Arrogance meet arrogant#2. They'll get along swell, huh. ]