[A tad incredulously (such is Miles's ego), he answers,] Of course not. It can't be stupid if it's existed this long. My God, how long has it had to plan this, trapped wherever it was?

We'll have to be exceedingly clever.

[Yes, Miles is undaunted by the idea of outwitting an eternal being who's had centuries to plan its next move. In fact, he's relieved to have a challenge to distract him.]