It was still rather odd reporting directly to Integra so often to Seras. But in her masters absence it was to be expected.
"So... The assailant escaped?" Integra probed, not showing any sign of emotion.
"Yes" Seras replied sighing. "However we were able to recover this." she continued, displaying the bayonet mounted AK-74. "It is a Russian weapon, far less common than its predecessor, the AK-47, or at least that's what Victor down in the armory said." Seras continued. She flipped over the rifle displaying the butt. The base of the butt was inscribed with writing of an unrecognised language.
"He also said that this must have been a KGB weapon because the writing on the butt translates to 'Loyalty to the Party; Loyalty to the Motherland' which is the KGB's motto, apparently" Seras explained.
Integra contemplated this. The Soviet Union dissolved in 1991 and they liquidated a lot of weapons so chances are it was just post-cold war surplus.
"Tell victor he is to report to my office immediately, you're dismissed" Integra instructed. Seras did as instructed leaving Integra's office and telling victor he was to report Integra immediately. She then returned to her quarters and contemplated what to do. Today was far too bright so that wasn't an option, despite her best efforts to befriend the new hellsing staff, most avoided her like the plague. Victor (one of the few people who weren't fazed by vampirism) was currently in Integra's office, so she did what any self-respecting vampire would do in the day. She slipped into her coffin and rested on the soil of her homeland.
"First lieutenant Victor Von Überwald reporting." Victor stated saluting. He stood there as the perfect image of a soldier; straight backed, well disciplined, knowledgeable and versed in combat of all types.
"At ease. Now I would like you to tell me more of the rifle that the assailant used" Integra instructed the soldier.
"The rifle is a Russian built AK-74 specifically designed for use by the now dissolved KGB. The barrel has been specially machined to further reduce imperfections, thus increasing accurately. It also is four inches longer than the standard Ak-74 in order to increase projectile velocity. Modifications such as these are quite rare Sir" Victor explained.
"Being such a unique weapon, I imagine you could track down the supplier of it" Integra questioned the first lieutenant.
"Hard to say, most assets of the KGB were supposed to remain in storage. For this weapon to get out there must be some serious corruption within the Russian government." Victor explained.
"Is there an 'or' in this situation?" Integra probed.
"Unless their some huge secret Russian military coup about to happen and they've pulled out all the old KGB assets then I doubt it. I will look into the matter if you wish Sir" Victor inquired.
"Do what you can to find out the origins of the weapon and report your findings to me. That will be all" Integra instructed gesturing at the door.
Victor left Integra's office hoping that he had left the impression he had intended to. Being the new resident weapons specialist he had to live up to the late Walter C Dornez, a remarkable gunsmith and experience vampire hunter.
Victor returned to his workshop where he polished up the new hand canon of a pistol he had developed. The florescent light of the workshop glinted of the shined silver barrel further emphasizing the engraved 'Überwald' on it. Victor hoped he wasn't being egotistical putting it there; it was the first time he had been allowed to engrave on the weapons he produced. He placed the glimmering silver pistol with its twin into the red velvet indentation and snapped the black case shut. These will be a fare more practical weapon for close quarters combat,
Think Miss Victoria will like them.