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The Dawn
Arthur Hellsing gave him the name Alucard. In 1944, Alucard, alongside a young 14-year-old Walter C. Dornez, was dispatched on a mission to Warsaw, Poland, to sabotage Millennium's vampire creation program. Although they seemingly destroyed the project, the main figures behind it managed to escape. Many years later, in 1969, Alucard was confined to a dungeon within the Hellsing manor by Arthur himself. Sir Hugh Irons later explained that Arthur Hellsing had come to the conclusion that Alucard was "too powerful a drug to be used as more than the occasional medicine."
Before the Events of Hellsing: Ultimate
After Arthur Hellsing's death, Richard Hellsing, driven by jealousy over Integra inheriting the leadership of the Hellsing family, sought to hunt her down and end her life. However, Integra managed to evade her treacherous uncle and found refuge in a dungeon within the sublevels of the mansion, a place where her father had promised she would find salvation. Expecting to encounter a knight, Integra instead discovered the decayed corpse of someone long forgotten. As Richard caught up to her, he cornered Integra and shot her in the shoulder, causing her blood to spill across the floor. To her surprise, the corpse—revealed to be a vampire imprisoned by Arthur 20 years prior—was revived by her blood. The vampire, now reawakened, proceeded to slaughter Richard and his men, thus saving Integra’s life.
In a final attempt to kill her, Richard fired another shot at Integra, but the vampire intervened, blocking the bullet. Grabbing a gun, Integra shot and killed her uncle, securing her place as the last living heir of the Hellsing bloodline. The vampire, who introduced himself as Alucard, then pledged his loyalty to her, becoming her servant from that moment forward.
Volume I
Alucard makes his first appearance when the Hellsing Organization is summoned to investigate mysterious events occurring in the town of Cheddar.
Meeting Seras Victoria
Alucard's first encounter occurs when the Hellsing Organization is called to investigate mysterious events in Cheddar. There, he meets Seras Victoria, one of the police officers who had been sent in earlier to deal with the situation, as well as their target, the Cheddar Priest. After hearing Seras scream, Alucard approaches them with a smile. When questioned about his identity, he coolly declares that he is the priest’s death.
The priest, mocking Alucard, responds, "My death? Oh really...? My god. This is pathetic." He then snaps his fingers, ordering his army of armed ghouls to kill Alucard. The ghouls storm Alucard with bullets, creating a massive cloud of grey smoke after they finish shooting. When the smoke clears, the priest laughs maniacally, believing Alucard to be dead. However, Alucard's eye suddenly glows bright red, and numerous caterpillar-like creatures surround his body, beginning the process of regeneration. His body, including his clothes and hat, is fully restored, and with a smile, he pulls out a massive pistol, the "Casull," and points it at the priest’s ghouls. A single shot from the Casull obliterates them instantly, and Alucard turns around, firing once more, wiping out the remaining ghouls surrounding him. This display terrifies the priest.
Alucard reloads the Casull and explains its ammunition: “The Silver Cross of Manchester Cathedral was melted down to make this 13-millimeter exploding shell.” He adds that nothing he shoots will ever get back up. The priest, believing he can use Seras as a shield, places her between himself and Alucard’s Casull, thinking the vampire will hesitate to shoot. However, after realizing Seras is a virgin, Alucard shoots anyway. The bullet from the Casull pierces through Seras' heart before continuing through and killing the Cheddar Priest. As the priest lets go of Seras, Alucard rushes forward and impales him with his hand, finishing him off.
Afterward, Alucard offers Seras a chance to avoid death by turning into a vampire, an offer she accepts. Later, Alucard brings Seras to Integra, introducing her as a new member of the Hellsing Organization. Integra, initially thinking Seras was simply a survivor of the incident, is shocked to learn that Seras is now a vampire. She angrily confronts Alucard, who calmly responds that he had no other choice.
Bermingham Mission
Alucard begins his efforts to teach Seras how to embrace her new vampiric nature, guiding her in unlocking her bloodlust and tapping into her newfound superhuman abilities. Meanwhile, Alucard approaches Integra, who begins to feel nostalgic. This nostalgia triggers a memory of events that occurred ten years prior, when Seras and Alucard had mocked her, causing Integra to become enraged. In her fury, Integra orders Alucard to eliminate Leif and Jessica during a mission in Bermingham.
Alucard responds by shooting through the door to introduce himself to Leif, swiftly and effortlessly eliminating him. However, Jessica seizes the opportunity to flee, thinking Alucard is distracted. Unbeknownst to her, Seras is silently watching from a distance. Taking advantage of her sniper skills, Seras eliminates Jessica with a precise shot, completing the mission.
Badrick and meeting Iscariot's Trump Card for the first time
During a mission in Badrick, Alucard is seen eliminating ghouls on the upper floors of a building. He takes a moment to sit down, drinking medical blood before giving Seras instructions on what to do next. However, his moment of rest is interrupted by Alexander Anderson, who ambushes them and impales Seras with multiple bayonets while she was being taught. Alucard, surprised by Anderson’s appearance and the “purification” of the house, smiles in response. After a brief exchange, both he and Anderson approach each other, preparing for a confrontation.
Although Alexander is fast enough to impale Alucard with two bayonets, Alucard retaliates by shooting him in the head at point-blank range with the Casull. Alucard compliments Anderson’s speed, but when he tries to aid Seras, Alexander shocks him by standing up and impaling him with two more bayonets. Alucard leaps forward, shooting Alexander again, the force of the bullets sending him stumbling back. As Alexander regenerates, he charges at Alucard, who dodges and continues firing. Despite the barrage, Alexander blocks every bullet with ease and throws several bayonets at Alucard, shattering windows in the process.
Taking advantage of the distraction, Alexander grabs Alucard’s hands and impales them with more bayonets, trapping him. As Alucard struggles, Alexander reveals his regenerative abilities, shocking Alucard. It is at this moment that Alucard realizes Alexander is a Human Regenerator. Alexander throws more bayonets at Alucard’s torso, and after a brief struggle, decapitates him.
Laughing at his victory, Alexander moves toward Seras, but Alucard orders her to drink his blood, giving her a chance to survive. Integra steps in, trying to stop Alexander, but Anderson dismisses her, calling her a “Protestant whore” and swiftly killing her bodyguards.
Just as Alexander is about to kill Integra, Alucard regenerates and re-engages in battle. Despite Alexander’s efforts, including cutting off Alucard’s arms, Alucard heals at an astonishing speed, forcing Anderson to retreat, stating that he is not ready to face Alucard yet.
After the intense battle concludes, Alucard, Integra, and Seras head back to the Hellsing Organization Manor.
Volume 2
Alucard is seen sleeping in his chair, deeply lost in a dream about his past encounter with Abraham Van Helsing, when he was defeated by the legendary vampire hunter. As the memories flood back, Alucard awakens suddenly, his eyes filled with sorrow as he cries tears of blood, haunted by the weight of his past.
After regaining his composure, Alucard makes his way to Seras’s room, where he finds Walter already present. Upon seeing the situation, Alucard calls Seras an idiot, expressing his frustration at her actions.
The Jackal
Walter introduces Alucard to his latest weapon, the Jackal, a powerful firearm that he has recently acquired. Alucard takes the weapon in his hands for the first time and remarks that it’s perfect, impressed by its craftsmanship. Seras, observing the weapon, stares in awe, clearly impressed by its design and power. Walter then turns to Seras, revealing her new weapon, the Harkonnen, further preparing her for the challenges ahead.
Later, the Hellsing Organization comes under attack by Luke Valentine and Jan Valentine. Alucard, hearing the sounds of conflict from upstairs, senses the impending danger. Walter receives a call from Integra, and Alucard expresses his excitement, knowing that Walter and Seras will go to rescue Integra. Alucard eagerly anticipates witnessing Walter’s true abilities, something he has long awaited after decades of serving under the Hellsing family.
Alucard leaves the manor, silently waiting for Luke Valentine’s arrival. After Luke quickly eliminates the Hellsing personnel who ambush him, he begins searching for Alucard. Eventually, Luke finds him and, taunting Alucard, asks whether he’s hiding. Alucard calmly responds that he is not hiding, ready for their inevitable confrontation.
Luke Valentine
After Luke introduces himself, he pulls out his M1 Garand, ready for a showdown. Before Alucard’s wineglass even has a chance to drop, both of them have their weapons aimed at each other’s heads at point-blank range. As the wineglass shatters, both Alucard and Luke fire simultaneously. The force of Alucard's Casull sends Luke reeling backward, while Luke’s M1 Garand shot excites Alucard, further fueling his anticipation for the fight. Alucard attempts to shoot Luke again, but Luke is quick enough to fire several rounds into Alucard before running out of ammunition and dodging Alucard’s return fire.
Luke, continuing to evade Alucard's shots, confidently declares that he will defeat the vampire and become number one. He charges at Alucard once more, taunting him with a “checkmate.” However, Alucard quickly realizes Luke has fallen into a trap. Luke leaps to avoid Alucard’s Casull shots once again. This time, as Alucard fires the Jackal, Luke is shocked and terrified to see the powerful weapon destroy a massive chunk of the wall. Alucard stands, bloodied but unbroken, and asks Luke for his name again. Impressed by Luke’s resilience, Alucard decides to release Control Art Restriction to Level One, revealing Luke’s true nature as a coward.
As the Baskervilles attack, Luke desperately dodges their assault, screaming in fear before fleeing in terror. However, Alucard’s arm, wielding the Jackal, emerges from one of the Baskervilles' mouths and shoots Luke in the leg. Luke falls to the ground, paralyzed with fear. Alucard approaches, emerging from the Baskerville, and taunts Luke to stand up and fight him while holding his own leg.
Luke, overcome by terror, calls Alucard a monster. Alucard, disappointed and enraged, glares at him. He insults Luke, calling him “dog food” before summoning another Baskerville from his right arm, which devours Luke in an instant. As he walks away, Alucard casually refers to Luke as “dog shit,” leaving behind only the remnants of his failed opponent.
Volume 3
Meeting the Wild Geese
Alucard makes his first appearance when he encounters the Wild Geese, a group hired for a mission. He dramatically walks through a wall, effortlessly passing through it, which sends a wave of fear through the group. As he steps into the room, he insults them, calling them “a pathetic bunch of live-livered cowards,” immediately establishing his dominance and chilling the air with his terrifying presence.
Second encounter with Alexander Anderson
At the museum, Enrico Maxwell insults Integra by calling her a “miserable English sow,” which prompts Alucard’s first appearance. In response to the insult, Alucard threatens to kill Maxwell for speaking ill of Integra, his master. Enrico, however, remains unfazed and calmly retorts by calling upon Alexander Anderson. This sets the stage for an immediate confrontation between Alucard and Anderson, both eager for a duel.
Before the situation escalates further, Seras unexpectedly steps in, posing as a museum guide. It is implied that there might have been some prior agreement with Walter to prevent Alucard from destroying the museum, as both Seras and Walter share a knowing smile after everyone clears the area. Realizing that now is not the right time to fight, both Alucard and Anderson decide to leave. Alucard, weary from the tense encounter, declares that he is tired, and the two part ways without further conflict.
Trip to Rio, Brazil
Later, Alucard encounters Walter and is surprised to see him still awake. He asks if Integra is sleeping, and the two briefly discuss the past. They reflect on the time, fifty years ago, when they wiped out the Nazis, both expressing disbelief that it was them who carried out such a task. Alucard then comments on Walter's aging, lamenting the inevitability of time, though Walter dismisses it, saying that aging is something the English can endure. Walter then informs Alucard that he will be sent to South America as soon as possible, prompting a conversation about Seras. Walter questions why Alucard turned Seras into a vampire, to which Alucard responds that it wasn’t on a whim but rather a decision Seras made of her own free will. Walter also reveals that Seras is an orphan, and though he has doubts about her ability to drink blood, Alucard remains firm in his stance. Before they can continue the conversation, Seras suddenly barges in.
The following morning, Integra wakes up to find Alucard in a new outfit, ready to leave. He explains that Seras will be put in a coffin for the journey. Integra comments on Alucard's new look, to which Alucard remarks that he can’t board a plane in his usual attire. He also expresses his distaste for the sun, though he clarifies that it is not fatal to him. Integra gives Alucard a single order: to "Search and Destroy."
Alucard, Seras, and Pip Bernadotte head to Rio, where Alucard adopts a new identity as "Mr. J. H. Blenner." Pip, bewildered by Alucard's use of his hypnosis power, questions what he did, to which Alucard responds that he did nothing and that everything is fine. Upon arriving at their hotel room, Pip expresses jealousy over how large the room is, while Alucard comments that Seras has been unusually quiet. He reflects on the coffin, stating that it is his domain, where he was born and died.
Alucard then wakes Seras up, and the trio exits the room. As they leave, Alucard is ambushed by the remaining BOPE members. In typical fashion, he sadistically and mercilessly slaughters them, impaling the last of them on flagpoles. As Alucard stands in the courtyard, the Dandyman, Tubalcain, appears and introduces himself, declaring his intention to kill Alucard. Without hesitation, Tubalcain attacks Alucard using his razor-sharp cards.
The Dandy Man
Initially, Tubalcain kept Alucard on the defensive, using trickery and an endless barrage of razor-sharp cards. However, Alucard managed to evade a lethal strike from Tubalcain's attack and took the battle to the roof of the hotel. There, he was momentarily aided by Seras, who fired her Harkonnen at the Millennium officer. Though Tubalcain easily deflected Seras' gunfire and even sliced through one of the Harkonnen's shells, the distraction allowed Alucard to activate his Control Art Restriction System at Level One. This enabled him to close the distance between himself and Tubalcain.
Alucard then tricked Tubalcain into attacking his shadow familiars, allowing him to grab the Millennium officer. With a powerful kick, Alucard severed Tubalcain's left leg below the knee. In a final effort to defend himself, Tubalcain attempted to slash Alucard with a card held between his fingers. Alucard responded by meeting the strike with his own hand, tearing both of their arms apart. As Tubalcain staggered in pain, Alucard regenerated from his injury and grabbed the Dandyman by the head, informing him that he had been ordered to "thoroughly" interrogate him for information on Millennium.
Unfortunately for Tubalcain, Alucard's "interrogation" was anything but conventional. He proceeded to drink Tubalcain's blood and absorb his soul, gaining access to the vampire's memories. As Tubalcain's remains began to burn away, Pip arrived in a helicopter to retrieve Alucard and Seras, escaping the scene.
Volume 4
After the chaos in Rio, Alucard and his team set up in a small Brazilian town. Alucard takes the opportunity to contact Integra, reporting that he now understands Millennium's plans. Integra, after a small verbal exchange with Alucard, orders him to return to London. Soon after, Seras and Pip return, presumably from shopping for groceries, and begin discussing how they’ll make their way back to London.
Before they can make any decisions, Anderson suddenly bursts through the door. He and Alucard exchange a few powerful blows before both draw their weapons. However, Anderson surprises them by staking a set of release papers to the wall, explaining that the Vatican will be arranging their transport back home.
Meeting an old friend and the declaration of War
In London, Alucard and his team attend a meeting with the Iscariot and Round Table members, overseen by Queen Elizabeth II. After a cordial exchange with the Queen, Alucard briefs the group on Millennium's plan to avenge their World War II defeat by deploying a newly created vampire army. Just after this report, Schrödinger interrupts, setting up a video conference between Integra and The Major. Following The Major’s speech about his plans, Alucard responds, stating it will be a pleasure to defeat Millennium again. He then follows Integra's orders and shoots Schrödinger in the head.
Later, the Royal Navy reports that Millennium has hijacked the HMS Eagle, an aircraft carrier. Integra, Walter, and Alucard travel to London to strategize on how to reclaim the ship. After dismissing several ideas, Walter suggests using a modified SR-71 Blackbird to get Alucard to the Eagle.
Rip Van Winkle
Alucard uses the SR-71 to fly above the HMS Eagle, staying out of range of its weapons, before nosediving toward the ship to prevent it from starting its engines. As Nazi soldiers and Millennium's first lieutenant, Rip Van Winkle, try to shoot him down, Alucard shields the plane with his own body, keeping it intact long enough to crash onto the flight deck. Upon landing, he confronts a terrified Rip, but the Nazi soldiers attack him. Alucard dismisses their assault and quickly eliminates them all. He then faces Rip again, who, summoning her courage, tries to use her magic bullets to throw him overboard. Just as he's about to fall, Alucard catches the bullet in his mouth and shatters it. He punches Rip, stakes her to the wall with her own gun, and devours her. Afterward, Alucard laughs maniacally as The Major readies his forces to strike London.
Volume 5
Despite the strategy of stranding the ship in the ocean (as vampires cannot cross large bodies of water unaided), Alucard uses his shadow powers to take control of the stalled HMS Eagle and sails it back to London. As he heads back, Millennium sets London ablaze, with only an advance force from Iscariot, led by Alexander Anderson, standing in their way.
Volume 7
Alucard later communicates telepathically with Seras during the Millennium attack on Hellsing Manor, led by Zorin Blitz, urging her to learn how to see through Zorin’s illusions.
Volume 8
As the Vatican battles the Last Battalion and slaughters civilians in London, Alucard finally arrives in the city. Shrouded by a thick cloud of fog, he leaps from the Eagle, hovering down between the Vatican forces and the Last Battalion, just as they are about to clash.
The Battle of London
When Alucard lands, both Alexander Anderson and the Captain of Millennium move to confront him, ignoring each other in favor of targeting Alucard. Alucard calls out to Integra, asking for an order, to which she commands him to eliminate every enemy of Hellsing. She then instructs him to release Level Zero, his most powerful and devastating form. As Alucard begins to unleash his release, his enemies are overcome with terror, sensing the impending doom. Despite their efforts, Anderson and The Captain retreat as Vatican and Millennium soldiers continue to futilely attack him.
True Identity
Ultimately, the Vatican and the Last Battalion are unable to harm Alucard. The shadow matter that constitutes his body, following the joint assault on him, spreads over the battlefield like a tidal wave. As it engulfs the city, human bodies rise from the shadow matter, revealing that Level Zero is the manifestation of all the souls Alucard has consumed, now taking corporeal form. The sight of this causes dread among his enemies, and despite their desperate attacks, they are powerless against him. Alucard then transforms into the appearance of Vlad III "the Impaler" Dracula, the form he took when he first became a vampire. His undead forces, led by familiarized versions of Tubalcain Alhambra and Rip Van Winkle, wipe out the remaining Vatican and Last Battalion forces, including their air support. As the one-sided massacre draws to an end, Alucard approaches Integra and Seras, acknowledging his pride in Seras for finally embracing her true vampire nature.
The Final Battle between Alucard and Anderson
The reunion between Alucard and Anderson was brief as Alexander charged at Alucard with his bayonets raised high. Alucard complimented his old foe before Anderson delivered a speech, challenging Alucard to kill him if he could. The two clashed once more, with Alucard in his Vlad Tepes form, wielding a broadsword. As Anderson backed off to throw his bayonets, Alucard shifted back to his Count-form and drew his guns, introducing Anderson to the Jackal. Anderson charged once again, but Alucard's Casull bullets were blocked by Anderson's speed. However, when Alucard shot Anderson with the Jackal, the explosion severed most of his left arm.
Despite the grievous injury, Anderson did not relent and charged again, slashing at Alucard. In response, Alucard summoned his familiars, leaping behind the swarm. Anderson found himself under a barrage of Alhambra's cards and Rip Van Winkle's bullets. Badly wounded and unable to regenerate the damage to his left arm, Anderson paused to catch his breath while Alucard taunted him, mocking the futility of his attempt to kill him. Undeterred, Anderson prepared to charge into the sea of familiars, Alucard approvingly watching him, sensing that Anderson might be the human opponent he had longed for, one who could actually kill him.
Anderson made his way through the familiars, but just as he was about to reach Alucard, he was saved by a group of Iscariot priests led by Heinkel Wolfe and Yumie Takagi. The priests engaged in suicide tactics, allowing Anderson a clear path to Alucard. Anderson then revealed his trump card, Helena's Nail, and prepared to stab himself with it. Horrified, Alucard pleaded with Anderson not to go through with it, telling him that he had enough strength to win as a man and begging him not to make the same mistake he had made. However, Anderson rejected Alucard's plea, stating that he did not wish to remain a man, but a storm of heartless piety. He drove the nail through his own heart.
Enraged, Alucard screamed in fury and pointed the Casull at Anderson, demanding retribution for his foolishness. But Anderson swiftly severed Alucard's arm and decapitated him in a single strike. Alucard’s headless body retaliated, blowing Anderson’s head off with his remaining strength. As the two foes fell, their bodies began to regenerate. Alucard’s shadow-like form reconstituted itself, but Anderson’s head regrew as a grotesque mass of thorny vines. Alucard fired his guns again, blowing off chunks of Anderson’s body, but the priest kept regenerating.
In a final attempt to end it, Alucard fired a Jackal round directly at the nail embedded in Anderson’s chest. But the bullet was stopped mid-flight by the vines that now surrounded Anderson. With a smile, Anderson leapt into the air and hurled a bayonet at Alucard’s head, impaling him and dealing the first real damage to the vampire. Vines erupted from the bayonet, setting Alucard’s body on fire, and his entire horde of familiars, mere extensions of his form, were burned in the process. The fiery explosion marked the first real moment of defeat Alucard had ever experienced.
Volume 9 and Volume 10
Alucard experiences a series of flashbacks, as if his life is flashing before his eyes. Among the disturbing memories, he relives his tragic past—being humiliated by a powerful Turkish ruler and suffering defeat in a war. These painful visions ultimately lead him to the fateful decision to become a vampire as he faces execution. However, just as he's about to meet his end, Seras intervenes, grabbing Anderson's blade to stop him from delivering the fatal blow. Though she’s immediately consumed by the burning vines, Seras clings to life long enough to urge Alucard to wake up. As the flames threaten to overwhelm her, Alucard finally regains his senses, takes hold of the blade, and pushes back.
He tells Anderson that, as a monster, he no longer has the ability to win, but with renewed strength, Alucard begins consuming Anderson's vines and shatters his blade. Transforming into his jumpsuit form, Alucard charges at Anderson with determination, while Integra and Seras watch the unfolding battle. Anderson tries to halt Alucard's advance by sending vines toward him, but Alucard slices through them effortlessly. He leaps toward Anderson, destroying the vines in his path, before grabbing Anderson’s heart and crushing it, ending the fight.
Unlike his usual demeanor after victory, Alucard is overcome with sorrow and, in a rare moment of vulnerability, screams at Anderson, lamenting that he made the same tragic choice Alucard once did. Despite the despair in Alucard’s voice, Anderson calmly laughs, remarking, "Monsters don’t cry. And that's why you became one, isn't it? So you wouldn’t have to." Alucard listens intently, and Anderson continues, "When a man’s tears dry up forever, they become a monster... so laugh... just as always." After exchanging a few final words, Anderson crumbles to dust, and his final “Amen” resonates in Alucard’s ears. Alucard silently echoes the word in response, a quiet end to their long and complex battle.
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Walter, the traitor
The moment of sorrow is broken when Walter, now fully rejuvenated, descends from the sky onto Anderson's disintegrating remains. He reveals to the stunned Hellsing team that he has betrayed them willingly. Alucard, filled with sadness, remarks that Walter’s old, human body was far more beautiful than the immortal form he now possesses. Kneeling amidst Anderson's ashes, Alucard's mourning is interrupted by Walter’s call to action. Walter demands that Alucard rise and fight. At Walter’s challenge, Alucard asks Integra to reaffirm her kill order. Without hesitation, she does so, to the approval of both Alucard and The Major, as well as Walter, who seems to revel in the coming confrontation.
As Integra and Seras prepare to storm the Deus Ex Machina, Alucard and Walter engage in battle. Initially, Walter seems to have the upper hand, as most of Alucard’s usual fighting tactics are ineffective against his former ally. When Alucard prepares to use the Jackal, it is revealed that the pistol was made by Millennium, and The Doctor remotely destroys it. Undeterred, Alucard creates a hellhound, "Baskerville," out of his own body, but Walter effortlessly cuts it in half. To Alucard’s amusement, Luke Valentine crawls out of the hound’s remains. Walter quickly seizes control of both the hound's corpse and Luke, manipulating them as though they were mere puppets. However, Walter’s transformation takes a toll on him, and he begins to cough up blood as the wires go slack. Alucard, seeing this weakness, shoots Luke and finishes off the hound before re-engaging Walter.
The fight intensifies as Walter attacks with ferocity, severing Alucard’s limbs, slicing his torso in half, and suspending him mid-air with his wires. Eventually, Walter ages rapidly and collapses, taking up a piece of rebar and stabbing what he believes is Alucard's heart. However, Walter is shocked to discover that it was only Luke Valentine’s body in disguise, and the real Alucard, now in the form of a young girl, punches Walter with incredible force. The blow causes Walter to revert to his 14-year-old self, a change that Alucard speculates was due to his own fear of aging and becoming useless. Alucard mocks Walter for his obsession with victory, implying that the defeat of Alucard was merely a way to boost his shattered self-esteem.
Alucard then begins to absorb the blood of London’s deceased citizens, as well as the fallen military forces. Walter’s futile attempts to stop him include bisecting Alucard with his wires, but the vampire regenerates effortlessly, continuing to consume the city’s lifeblood. In the midst of this, Walter seems to give up, and Alucard, holding him in contempt, prepares to end his life. Unknown to Alucard, Schrödinger, desperate and consumed by his own circumstances, commits suicide. His remains are absorbed into the flow of blood that Alucard is consuming, and Alucard unknowingly takes in Schrödinger’s soul. When this happens, The Major claims that Alucard has finally lost.
Alucard's defeat
The vampire arrogantly mocks him for saying so, but as he does, he sees the sunrise. As he gazes at it, he recalls that whenever he thought he was about to die, he saw the sunrise in just the same manner. This time, however, for some reason, it seems more beautiful to him than ever before, and he starts to disappear as the Major explains to Integra what is happening. He explains that as long as Schrödinger can recognize himself, he exists everywhere and nowhere; but because he is absorbed by Alucard, he became a part of Alucard and was thus no longer a separate entity that could recognize itself.
Thus, Alucard, now containing Schrödinger, can no longer stay in phase with the rest of reality and is becoming "a set of imaginary numbers", existing on some level, but not in reality. Integra shouts an order at Alucard not to disappear, but as his numerous eyes continue to close, he tells Integra that there is nothing he can do, and bids her farewell as he closes his final two eyes. All that is left is a bloodstained Hellsing pentagram on one of the cobblestones in the street.
Aftermath and Legacy
After Alucard's death, Integra was saddened and argued with The Major about whether he or Alucard was a monster. After the battle of London is over, Integra was revealed to be sorrowful, not only for Alucard but for Walter, too. Seras assures Integra that Alucard will come back.
Alucard reappears in Integra's bedroom after a 30-year absence. He approaches a sleeping Integra and leans down, apparently with the intention of biting her. Before he can do so, however, Integra wakes up and unloads a handgun into him, knocking him to the floor. The commotion alerts Seras, who kicks open the bedroom door and turns on the lights. The two women find themselves staring at Alucard, who is sitting up against the wall regenerating. Integra, now an old woman, asks him to explain what he was doing this whole time, and he tells her that he was killing his own lives except for one so that he could exist with Schrödinger's powers. She asks him if he is hungry, to which he responds that, after 30 years of not eating anything, of course he is. When Integra regretfully comments on how old she is now, Alucard simply tells her that it is fine with him. She then smiles, bites her finger, and gives him a drop of blood, as Alucard, having finally earned his right to immortality, licks. Alucard's eyes seem to have changed slightly due to possessing only a single soul.
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