When they were stopped, Yuzuki almost thought his driver's license would be revoked. But Tohru took out a license from her clothes and handed it to the officer.
The patrol officers consisted of a man and a woman. The female officer checked Tohru's "license", verified the person and information, then nodded and returned it with both hands while saying: "Sorry to bother you!"
Once they returned to the car, Yuzuki looked at Tohru's license. Goodness, Tohru's information was completely there! Her photo, identity, name: Yuzuki-Tohru, and address all referenced Yuzuki's license, yet they were all her own.
In an instant, Yuzuki understood. He burst out laughing: "So you used magic, referenced my license, and made your own?"
"That's right!" Tohru lifted her small face, looking proud.
Yuzuki laughed heartily. He also gained a better understanding of magic application - it was truly amazing.
Yuzuki knew Tohru had perception magic, meaning ordinary people would unconsciously see her as a normal human. We must remember that although Tohru was in human form now, her tail, dragon horns and other features, along with her maid outfit, were still present. Even if others thought she was cosplaying, checking her license wouldn't be that easy.
The reason everyone overlooked Tohru was because her perception magic was always active. Only those with sufficient power wouldn't be affected.
So magic was really too useful!
Next,
Tohru drove home.
Along the way, Tohru was happy, telling Yuzuki various stories including her adventures in other worlds. For example, what humans were like in other worlds, and what groups of wizards existed. For example, previously she just slept and could learn many things even while sleeping.
Tohru talked, and Yuzuki listened, learning a lot.
As the car drove,
Yuzuki rested his chin on one hand, watching the figures slowly passing by the roadside.
But as he observed, he saw a group of familiar figures.
A red-haired woman!
Makima!
The moment Yuzuki's gaze landed on her, Makima suddenly turned and stared at Yuzuki. She saw Yuzuki, and then she saw Tohru in the driver's seat.
Yuzuki knew Makima must have frozen for a moment.
After some thought,
Yuzuki rolled down the car window and waved at Makima in greeting.
At that moment, Hayakawa Aki and Power next to her noticed Yuzuki's presence. Hayakawa Aki waved back in greeting.
But Power was extremely happy to see Yuzuki, even jumping up and down while waving quickly.
However, when she saw the main driver in the car, her eyes widened and she froze.
By then, after the greeting, the car had already driven away.
Yuzuki recalled their expressions and knew these two Devils could ignore Tohru's perception magic and see Tohru's current transformed state.
It seemed last night's incident was still known to the authorities. And the authorities also knew about Tohru's existence, that of a dragon.
Yuzuki stroked his chin, thinking for a moment.
But considering Tohru's combat strength at her peak, he seemed to be overthinking it.
Tohru's condition yesterday was because 99.8% of her injuries came from a Divine Sword belonging to a god from another world. Only the remaining 0.1% could barely be considered Ghoul attacks.
So in terms of combat power, neither Yuzuki nor Tohru seemed to need to worry.
Well then, fine.
After some thought, Yuzuki said to Tohru:
"Tohru, at Midnight Diner, you're free to do whatever you want. If customers make unreasonable requests, you can refuse them, or even hit them."
"No matter what, you yourself are the most important."
"This is my promise, and it will always stand."
Tohru, who was driving, fell silent upon hearing this.
She turned to look at Yuzuki in surprise, and the car gradually slowed, pulling over to the roadside and stopping.
Yuzuki's words made Tohru feel more like a father than her own father.
Her father, the Chaos Emperor, leader of the Chaos faction, had only taught Tohru destruction, destruction and more destruction since she was young, causing Tohru great pain and making her question its meaning.
So after Tohru grew up, she began leaving her father, and only then met other dragons.
But later, Tohru who was trapped in endless loneliness and pain decided to challenge the gods.
The result was her current state.
So although Tohru was full of energy and vitality, she was actually hiding it well.
Deep down, Tohru was always filled with loneliness and confusion, not knowing what to do or what it all meant.
This was also one reason she wanted to be a maid.
This way, she wouldn't have to think too much, and she'd have plenty to do.
And Yuzuki's words - "do as you please", "you are the most important", "you can refuse" - each struck Tohru's weak points hard!
As she thought,
tears welled in Tohru's eyes.
"Yuzuki-san!"
Finally unable to hold back, she pounced into Yuzuki's embrace while crying gratefully.
"This..."
Seeing Tohru cry, Yuzuki was somewhat confused at first.
But he quickly understood, hugging her and patting her back.
After a while,
Yuzuki gently comforted her.
"It's okay, don't be so sad, Tohru."
"This is your home for now. You can stay here as long as you want, and leave whenever you want."
The moment Yuzuki finished speaking,
there was suddenly a squirming movement in his embrace.
"Yada yada!" (NO!)
Tohru's muffled voice came from his embrace.
"I don't want to leave! This is my home in this world!"
"That's fine too, as long as you're happy." Yuzuki gently stroked her back.
After a while like this,
Tohru finally got up from Yuzuki's embrace, lifting a hand to wipe her tears.
"You've seen me at my worst, Yuzuki-san."
"Not at all." Yuzuki shook his head, then reached out to ruffle Tohru's hair while smiling, "Every family has its own problems. That means every person or family has their own worries."
"But no matter what happens, people must look forward and find ways to change, to move to new environments. That's the best way."
Tohru listened, nodding enthusiastically, then exclaimed:
"Yuzuki-san, you're so knowledgeable!"
"Oh no, not at all."