That's what he said to me as well.

[ She looks pensive before she shakes her head, leaning forward into the camera, all earnest honesty. ]

In my world Merlin was on the court of King Arthur and was one of the most powerful magic users to exist. He founded the Order of Merlin to help wizards and muggles alike and - and he was a great, powerful and kind man, wise as well. He wasn't just a servant.