Board Thread:Questions and Answers/@comment-27327020-20160404174206/@comment-13682699-20170504081053

As the supposed previous Royal Scientist who had built the CORE, he likely had to have very fine control over his magic to use in his research practices as well as a vast knowledge of other magic and how they interacted within their universe.

As far a strength and battle prowess goes though, he probably didn't have any formal training outside of possibly watching other royal guardsmen. This might be different if you believe that he lived through the Monster/Human war centuries ago.