You aren't wrong. Although it's not so unrelated, either. As I've heard, humans do use such an approach in their own advancements with magic... Their results are impressive for so short a time.
[You know, when "80 years" is short. The clear recognition from you does cause her to raise a brow, though she doesn't necessarily seem ruffled by any disdain. At least outwardly yet.]
Yes, of the Hero's party. I take it you've met him here?