There was a small town called Warrington between Liverpool and Manchester.
How small was it?
Its permanent population was fewer than ten thousand.
Yet thanks to its excellent location, its transient population often approached one hundred thousand.
That was already a lot in a sparsely populated country like Britain.
But the Astra Militarum had evacuated them in advance and resettled them in the surrounding villages and towns of Liverpool.
Because Joseph had brought Seras here.
Also accompanying him were his Void Familiar and secretary, Sheffield, along with four B-rank mage guards whose main purpose was to put on a show of strength.
They were currently staying in Warrington Town Hall.
This place had become a tourist attraction because of its magnificent golden gate.
But it truly was only a gate. There were no walls or fences on either side, and beyond it lay a broad, level lawn and several large trees, making for a beautiful view.
Of course, there was no one around to admire it now.
Joseph did not really approve of relocating the civilians beforehand.
It made their intentions far too obvious.
As for innocent casualties, they were necessary sacrifices.
They were not citizens under the World Government anyway.
Unfortunately, the Otherworld War Commission had issued the order.
Joseph did not particularly care.
Based on Seras's memories, it was basically certain that even if Alucard knew this was an intentional lure, he would most likely come to save her.
That was enough.
Seras was currently sitting on the steps outside the town hall, anxiously gazing at the night sky beyond the golden gate.
Yes, she had not been forcibly restrained. Instead, she had followed them under a form of house arrest.
Because the Heavenly Prison on her body made it impossible for her to move too far away