While Isabelle didn't notice the change in his expression because she had begun to cast spells to verify his identity, Mike and Ryuu did and mobilized their mana, ready to burst out with their strongest attacks at a moment's notice.
Feeling the threat from them, Max took a breath, suppressing the memory to the back of his mind, and smiled at them, "Relax, guys. There is nothing to worry about. I had just thought of something unpleasant."
His words, of course, had no effect. So, he just shrugged and looked at Isabelle who was about to finish.
Swish!
Just a second later, the mana covering the drop of his blood in her hand vanished, leaving the red, glistening drop.
"He is human." Isabelle announced. Mike and Ryuu stared at the drop of blood for a second more, almost hoping for it to turn black like it would have if he was a shifter, but when it did not, both of them let out a sigh which made Max's lips twitch.
