9: Day 13
Doctor, when will Landon find out about my recovery? He still believes I'm on the brink.
(Sigh) I thought you might ask that. I didn't want to tell him until you were fully recovered.
But you'll tell him I'm doing well?
I haven't told him anything different since you arrived.
But it doesn't stop him from worrying.
No, I never thought it would. It's natural for him to worry about you. He doesn't completely understand what's going on, although honestly, no one really does.
I certainly don't. I told him he was to lead Hellsing when I was gone.
But I'm sure that's always been on your mind, hasn't it?
(Silence)
How much do you know about our organization?
Nothing, other than you lead it.
Then to answer your question, yes. I've thought about Landon's leadership more than he'll ever know. He's the only one I ever want sitting in my chair after I've gone. I've imagined it sometimes, Doctor.
Over the past two weeks?
Even before that. In my line of work, there's always the possibility I won't come home one day.
(Sigh) That must be hard on him.
Oh, yes, but it's hard on both of us. I worry how he'll cope, how he'll lead, how he'll deal with me not being there to help him. He'd have Walter, but…
Nothing lasts forever.
No. Nothing lasts forever.
(Silence)
But that can be a good thing, Sir Hellsing.
Is that so?
Your illness. It's clear that won't last forever.
Mm. Good riddance.