The Abyss Walker brought up his right hand and rested his head on it while looking at Hao Xuan in levity.
"Do you know who 'I' am?"
Hao Xuan shook his head so he continued.
"They call me the Abyss Walker. But you, little one, can call me Master Altair."
[Hi, my name is Altair! Is this your first time in the shattered realms?]
When Hao Xuan heard the name Altair another voice superimposed on it and sounded within his head. It belonged to the Abyss Walker but not the one sitting in front of him. The tone was much gentler, almost like it was another person entirely.
And then an image flashed in front of his eyes followed by a small scene playing out. He was back in the caravan standing in front of the flutist as he greeted him.
"Argh!"