That is very kind of you. We'll have to see where my countrymen direct our collective fate.

[It is very hard to tell, truly. But the matter returns to the real purpose of Vanessa's visit, and Alucard tuts softly.]

If they haven't been turned into a vampire, yes. But the quickest way to release that hold is to kill the vampire. [Moreover...] You're asking for practical purposes.

[It isn't a question.]