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They have been so cruel as to interrupt our life.

They will pay for it, my beloved.

Come on.

This is all necessary.

Can't we all live in peace as God intends for us?

for my reason for being Elizabeth.

Take care of yourself, my King, for my life.

Because I cannot survive without you.

Victory is yours.

My men will take you to build a castle to our cause. You will be safe here.

This battle will be bloody, your eminence.

The dead will number in the thousands.

Are you sure that God wills this?

Our kingdom is the most vested against the Muslims.

Do you have faith in our Lord?

I do.

I am ready to die for him. Then I have to strive against the last man.

I will fight in his name, but I ask him for one favor.

Amazing, my friend.

I want him to stay my wife.

If she doesn't survive, I won't be able to go on.

Everything that was needed in life would become unbearable.

Come this hour to respond to me.

The Lord gave you life. You must honor and serve him. Lord, he gave me love as

well.

He cannot blame me for being unable to live without it.

If he takes her life, he can take mine too.

I will pray for your request.

No, don't pray.

Help him.

They're in the forest.

What is your plan?

She managed to escape.

Where did she go?

The forest. The forest.

I've been praying for her since you left.

So God is death?

Or you did not pray hard enough?

My prince,

God has his own reasons. It's not for us to question him.

Perhaps he had another destiny for us. She has no other destiny. She is death.

And he didn't even allow me to say goodbye to her.

I beg you, tell God to send her back to me. It's impossible.

Why?

Why? Because God does not perform the incarnation.

But he can perform miracles, can he not?

Can he not?

If you pray hard enough, he will listen to you.

Please, tell him.

Tell him!

She was a good Christian and a pure soul.

I'm sure God will take care of her.

And what about me?

I've done everything he has done.

My soul is stained with the blood of our enemies whom I have killed in his name.

I don't have the answers, my friend.

I've only his humble message.

Good. I have a message that I want you to deliver to him.

Until he brings me back my wife, my life no longer belongs to him.

He did the right thing, he did the right thing

Father, it must have been a long and arduous journey.

Exhausting, I must admit.

That's why I'm partaking of some light refreshment I found right here. I hope

you don't mind.

Not at all. You're most kind.

I'm sure it tastes much better than the beer in my native Bavaria. I'm sorry to

welcome you in such an ingratiate manner, but I'm afraid the hospital

administration and diabetes don't support your presence here.

I'm used to it.

The church and the scientific academies don't get along very well.

The Vatican, for centuries, has been in the habit of delegating its most

delicate cases to us.

This case is very delicate.

The Queen of England herself is concerned.

The Queen?

Exciting.

The ceremony of the centenary of the French Revolution, Le Jeudet, has a lot

excitement everywhere.

Hehehehehehe!

Many chains.

I'm afraid she'll fly away.

She was quite aggressive when we beat her up.

A real beast.

Even animals are a target of little humanity.

What do we know about her?

Aria de Montevelo, 25, from Bologna, Italy.

Engaged to marry Henry William II, here in Paris.

And a great -nephew by marriage.

of the Queen herself.

That's why the case is so delicate.

More than delicate, sensitive.

Anything else I should know?

From what has been told, it began during the wedding, which took place on the

family estate as Maria objected to a church.

However, the groom had invited the Bishop of Westminster to bless the

at the sight of the clergyman, the bride was seized with hysteria.

And sexual appetite beyond comprehension.

Appetites can be a sign of very good health, can they not, Doctor?

Well, certain weather limits.

May I? Sure.

Born on the 18th of March, 1759.

It must be a clerical era. Either way, it would mean that she is 130 years old,

exactly.

130 years old.

So you believe this woman is a creature of death?

Well, I hate the conclusion, Doctor.

Very often when a situation escapes our understanding, we see in it the work of

the devil.

Well, the fact that she's old and allergic to God's representatives is

symptom, not a disease.

It is very important in cases like this to study, to observe without prejudice.

We must follow the rules and laws. of nature, science, mathematics, also the

composition of the church, which on one hand can be a trifle obscure. You see,

Doctor, we have to approach it like a criminal investigation. First we

the facts.

From there we deduce the motives, the circumstances, the location.

Could you hold your seat?

And the murder weapon?

I've been studying this phenomenon for more than 400 years. I personally for

more than 30.

And I can state for the record, Doctor, you are the first one to have captured a

specimen alive.

Congratulations.

Thank you, Doctor.

What exactly did I capture?

A vampire.

Don't listen to him, Doctor.

a clue, but there could also be a natural explanation.

So we must look elsewhere.

Now this creature, like any other, definitely is a work of our Lord.

But for some it seems God may have other plans with it.

Now contrary to popular belief, vampires adapt very well to light in general,

but it is direct grace they cannot take.

This is crazy. That will begin soon.

Again, you may be right. This could be just another anomaly of nature, so we

have to continue until we find irrefutable truth.

Well, I think we have all the proof we need, Doctor, don't you?

This is beyond sight and understanding.

That's why I am here.

My dear child, may I call you Maria?

Of course.

You can call me if you like, Father.

I love you. Maria, if you answer my questions nicely, I will give

you what you want.

I know you need.

Allow me.

Come a little closer, that's all.

Science requires sacrifice.

Are you ready to make one?

I suppose so.

What are you doing?

This is not a meager contribution to science. Buy a lentil soup, you'll feel

better.

Not a first generation vampire.

So you mean there could be more of them?

Without a doubt. For 400 years now, we've been looking for the source.

The source.

You pass?

No.

Very soon.

your conclusion now we can find the princess who will lead us to her prince

luck

Can you help me with my luggage?

Can't leave my horses alone.

Too many wolves around.

It's a pleasure to hear. Do you have a crucifix with you?

No.

They must keep it always with you.

Thank you, but I do not believe in God.

Then pray God that we see you.

Excuse me. I... You suppressed me. Yes, I do apologize for my... somewhat

my... romantic entrance.

Give me this.

Oh,

my apologies, sir. I didn't introduce myself.

Japan Haka, sir.

You are quite young for a lawyer.

Yes, I don't really have a career.

Congratulations.

Thank you.

And you are?

Vlad II, Prince of Wallachia.

Is that a gramophone?

Yes, it is.

Never seen one before.

Better,

maybe.

Let us die.

Fine.

So good.

Your appetite is a pleasure to see, young man.

Anything is so delicious, and to be honest, I was starving to death.

That certainly won't be the case here.

The upkeep of such an abode must require countless amount of staff.

Too many.

And yet, I'm humbled not to have seen any.

They are very discreet.

You want to eat it? Later.

Nice trick.

Fantastic flavor.

It is one of the recipes I bring back from India.

Do you travel a lot?

Not anymore, but once upon a time, yes.

I visited every continent and crossed all of them.

Well, you must have so many wonderful stories.

Worth or pleasure?

I handled certain affairs, it is true, but I am retired now.

I let my associates travel around the world in my place.

And it's my honor, Chief.

Mr. Jenkins, you arranged for my visit here.

And once again, let me thank you for according me a moment of your time.

My pleasure.

Are you here, young man?

What?

Among the many properties I own in your house, there's one in particular.

An old abbey in the heart of Paris.

The county, which we represent, wonders, given the dilapidated state of the

property, if you might be interested in selling it.

Ah, I think it's this one.

No, not this one.

Sorry.

The world is quite chaotic today here, and smart stuff is all upside down.

What do they want to do with it?

A hostel, I believe. A great Paris exhibition is coming to an end.

The city will receive millions of visitors.

It's located near Saint -Germain -des -Prés, not too far from the river La

Seine.

I will show you.

Are you a believer?

Sorry, what did you say?

Do you believe in God?

The coachman gave it to me. All the positions went deep, I suppose.

Good.

Enough talking for tonight.

Let me show you...

This castle is well guarded, but I prefer you to not leave your room under

circumstances.

Forgive me, but what exactly are you afraid of? Old castles like this are

with memories that might haunt you.

Oh, I'm not suspicious.

Want him.

Elizabeth.

Good evening.

How am I healthy, Father?

I'd like to speak to Mr. Henry William Spencer, please.

Yes? My apologies for disturbing at such a late hour. I was sent by a friend,

Dr. Dumont of the Hôtel Dieu Hospital.

Oh, God, the hospital in Marais. Indeed.

There's something awful appalling. Yes. No, she's alive, clinically speaking.

Oh, thank God. Please, I can't sit down and tell me everything.

Father, I'm wearing thick.

Is her health thick, at least?

She doesn't eat much, drinks reasonably well, yet she's birthing with energy.

That burns well.

That burns very well. Yet do we know more about this evil thing that's eating

away at her? We're making progress, but as you know, there's a long winding road

that we can only travel step by tiny step.

You have a very nice place here.

It belongs to the English crown. Yeah, the crown has always known how to make

good investments.

What can I do for you, Father?

I'd like to visit her room.

May I ask what you're looking for?

Nothing in particular.

It's important that no stone be left unturned. You're a bit like an inspector

a police investigation.

Precisely, except I try to solve a case before the murder.

I'll leave you to it.

And if you ever need any help on any occasion, I'm your servant.

Thank you. That's very kind of you.

There you are.

Great.

You could not have left your room.

He is not welcome here.

I mean, the devil?

God. Evil.

Two almost identical entities. Two minds battling one another without showing

themselves. And we, we are their playthings.

We are puppets that move only with every haste. No!

Do you intend to kill me?

I do.

But not right away.

It is important to wait until the blood of God is ahead.

Who are you really?

I am just a poor soul condemned by God.

I am cursed to walk in the shadow of death for all eternity.

I will stay myself on fresh blood.

Human blood is recommended.

Why would God do such a thing? He's only loving mercy.

Oh, I thought you were not a believer.

I am now.

You are very funny.

Thank you.

What is your last wish?

I want to know everything about you.

This is your last wish, is to listen to a story from an old man.

My friend, this is a privilege that God grants you and

denies me.

And yet, I was one of his most faithful servants.

What happened?

He took my wife.

Since then I've lived on waiting for her return.

How long exactly?

400 years.

That's pretty long.

But how can you be sure she'll come back?

Sometimes pure souls can be reincarnated.

And my beloved was the purest.

Forgive me, but I presume you don't know when, well, how?

Precisely.

That doesn't seem like a very good deal.

And I have known that.

Sooner or later, I would have hired you as my lowly guard.

You've been with me for all this time?

The task has not been easy.

The Black Abyss.

spread over Europe for centuries.

Nearly 200 million souls were decimated, half of them women.

This made my research all the more difficult because all the remaining

were gathered in holy places where I was not welcome.

I was so lonely that I began to Envy

the unfortunate, a dead claim.

Living without love is the worst disease of all, my friend.

It is like a fine, incessant rain.

It gradually eats away at your bones, turning you into a formless sponge,

unable to stand upright.

In my case, I would prefer that.

use.

spears, even the desire to end one's life.

All you are left with is an

odorless, charmless melancholy and the hope

that I will find her one day.

But I couldn't visit every castle, house and hamlet.

If I couldn't go to her, I had to find a way for her to come to me.

How?

Was it? Now look at this who is being dramatic.

It's a fragrance that I developed for over a century.

I visited the great city of Baghdad, known for its magical gardens of

a thousand and one flowers.

Then I continued.

My journey to Canache, in India, where I learned to capture

the souls of the most sensitive flowers.

But it was only back in Europe that my research came to fruition.

First, to the colorful fields of Grasse in France, where some flowers have

intoxicated our imaginations for centuries.

And then, finally, in the heart of Italy, in the magnificent city of

Florence, which was, at the time, the capital of all the

perfumes.

Sir, I think this is it.

The color is quite pleasant.

Oh, never mind the color.

The scent is divine, and the effect guarantees it. We shall see.

Perhaps it would be wiser to try it outside.

No, this seems to be the ideal place.

of the ever imagined.

Indeed. And then, after visiting every court in Europe, I ended my

journey with the famous French court of Versailles.

The king at the time blew his number.

I forget.

This little buttercup had the bright idea to bring together all his nobles

his artists of his kingdom.

on them.

There was no doubt in my mind that if Elisabetta had returned,

she would be here.

I had never been so close to finding her.

In my heart, I was as excited as when I began.

Elisabetta.

No, I'm not Elisabetta.

I'm Isabelle Touraine, but I'll change my name if you insist.

This which left no place for love.

It was now time for me to entrust the task of finding my Elisabetta to others.

How many did you bite?

It doesn't matter.

Because in the end, my associates were as unlucky as I was.

So I returned to my Elizabeth.

Are you talking about when it comes to love?

I do.

Then you have to stay in peace.

I do have a beloved that you have separated so I will.

And whose name?

God?

No.

In the name of love.

Are you married?

I proposed to you just before I left.

She left it.

Yes, she did.

We'd be wed at another time.

That is unfortunate.

If she killed me, she would have agreed if I'd know it.

What does she look like?

The locket.

There. Around the neck.

Inside the photograph.

No, Nina.

Nina.

This woman is mine, young man.

But I will spare your life surviving her for me.

Keep the prisoner.

I need blood!

I need blood!

He's been looking for his beloved for more than 400 years.

We've been tracking him for just as long. But the resolution of his endless

is about to happen now, right here in the heart of Paris.

Should have listened to it.

Yes. Good observation.

This book contains all observations my congregation have compiled over the

centuries. You speak German?

No. Well, let me read you a little piece.

It is likely that these creatures are the way they are as a result of a divine

curse.

If God can give life, then consequently he can also give death.

But he can refuse in cases of great offense or blasphemy.

Then the offender will be condemned to wander the earth for all time.

But even more interesting, God can forgive the offender, however, in

the event of true repentance.

Death will be granted and the curse will be lifted.

This means if we succeed in destroying this demon, all those who repent will be

freed from the curse.

And suppose we do manage to find this demon?

How do you intend to get rid of it?

That's the easy part. You drive a snake through his heart with a hammer and cut

off his head.

Wonderful. In another book it's mentioned that cloves of garlic will

fleece. I doubt this method is effective.

Yet more within my grasp.

Let's not get ahead of ourselves. First we have to find this woman, because

she's the only one who can lead us to her.

Strange.

What? The young woman in the portrait.

Yes, what about her?

She prefers writing or something to the young woman you had me keep waiting in

the next room.

Madame?

Are you Dr. DuMont?

Indeed. How can I help you? I'm a friend of Maria DuMont's fellow.

I learned that she's under your care and I came to inquire into her condition.

Of course.

To whom do we have the honor?

Mina. Mina Murray.

in the wedding when the tragedy occurred.

You knew her well.

Knew?

Oh. No, no.

My apologies.

I'm in a condition instead. Sorry.

It's good.

Indeed, my child.

Would you mind if we would ask you a few questions? It could help her recover.

Yes, of course.

Are you related?

No. Not at all.

I'm not from here.

Can you tell us about your relationship behavior?

Well, I met Maria a few days ago at a

tea party that her future husband organized.

Henry.

And she told me she took me under her wing. She never really let me go.

It was as if she could sense that I didn't really belong.

She took me into her room and we talked.

We laughed a lot.

It was so nice.

What did you talk about?

She could talk about anything.

She was particularly fond of...

Discussing love.

To the point of making me uncomfortable.

She was so excited.

About what exactly?

About everything.

And then suddenly she just tore herself apart.

Why did you attend that wedding?

I accompanied my fiancé, who knows everyone,

it seems.

He's from a very respected family, I suppose.

You suppose?

To tell you the truth, this wedding has upset me.

Like a bad premonition.

My engagement happened so quickly.

I don't... I don't know.

Do you love him?

I do, of course.

He's wonderful.

Any young woman would be delighted by such a match. But you're not any young

woman.

I can't help but feel like I... that I... that I don't

belong in the time.

I apologize.

I keep on thinking incredibly naive and... I'm boring you with my problems,

Absolutely not. Quite the contrary.

Could you write down your address, please?

Of course.

I'm staying in a boarding house until John comes home.

You're left -handed?

Yes. I've often been advised to become right -handed.

Don't change a thing.

It's very charming. Thank you for giving this.

Thank you for seeing me.

I'll go now to the hospital chapel and pray for her. Excellent idea, my child.

Good day.

no shelter and have not eaten for centuries.

I am cold as well.

I will take him to the chapel.

Please, come in.

Come in.

Thank you for the invitation.

Don't move. I'll get you a bowl of soup.

You are too kind.

Albrekul at your service.

Thank you for this suit, but I require something richer.

Don't worry.

You won't catch fire.

Your evil spells have no effect in the house of God.

Oh, really?

In the name of the Father, Messiah.

and the evil spirit in you.

Come, my neighbor.

Look what God has made for you.

Hearts of stone and dormant bodies suffocating under their

own deep tissue.

Let me see you from this prison.

Good evening.

The hospital is closed.

I found the wound.

I found the... You've done very well. Thank you.

Thank you.

You deserve a reward.

Did everyone hear me Jesse?

Yes, I'm coming.

If this patient is a parent, she could be made a secret between us. I think for

a while.

You can count on me.

You have a

lot of blood. I was

thinking of giving you a transfusion. I'm sure he would have loved that.

Yes, of course. Sorry.

Pleasant perfume?

I never noticed.

How could she have escaped with all the chains?

There was an outsider, Contis. A man?

He was in wandering the hospital.

Is there a description?

Thirties, elegant and richly dressed, blue eyes, tall and upright.

Mina is in danger.

We must warn her.

No, my child.

No.

I've always loved spectacles.

I... Am I expecting visitors?

No. I'll see what it's about.

Ta -da!

Don't worry.

But you're killing me, Diane.

Oh, it's a miracle. I'm so... I'm so relieved. Don't worry.

Evil is gone as quickly as it came.

Let's not be guys anymore.

I don't feel like you.

Stop. Safe and ready to celebrate my returning grandchild.

How could you let you go?

I have so much energy today. I don't think he could have stopped me.

I have your fiancé in Scotland.

Oh, look what I have.

But your house will go together.

Where? Three from our tickets for today's celebration. You're welcome.

Three? Oh, yes, my friend. The one I've been telling you about is in town.

dying to meet you.

I know my friend is very beautiful, but I'm a bit offended.

Forgive me.

Your beauty brings light to this place filled with dark suits and top hats.

Very true.

Madame, it is an honor and a pleasure to see you again.

Have we met before?

In a dream, perhaps.

I have this strange feeling that we have known each other for a long time.

That's very romantic.

Very romantic.

Excuse me. I think you've lost my mind and my madness.

Well, I'd be second.

Principal, I... Come back home.

It's a pleasure to meet you.

Maria.

You promised me hot chocolate.

Yes. But first we're going to have a little fun.

to feed.

Maria, it's not really profit if it's the room of a man who we just met. Don't

worry, I won't let go of your arm.

What do you think?

It's wonderful.

I don't know about you, but I'm starving.

I'm exhausted.

All right, all right. Oh, you sit here, princess, and I'll bring you a hot

chocolate.

for accepting my invitation.

Your apartment is fit for a king.

I'm just a prince.

Sorry. You live in paradise.

No. I go to the north and the country where life is quieter.

You like the quiet.

Not at all.

I love nature.

Birds, trees, and the wind that makes them sing.

May I ask, where do you live?

My family home is an old castle at the foot of the Carpathian Mountains in

Romania.

There I know only winter and loneliness.

I love winter.

It's harsh landscape.

My parents dream of Andalusia.

Perhaps the memory of another, older life.

Spoken. May I show you something?

Beautiful.

It's a music box.

Many people think it was invented in the 18th century by the Swiss.

But I found this one at the emergency table in Constantinople.

It dates from the 15th century.

Mark.

I gave it to my wife as a gift.

You're married?

We don't.

Forgive me.

You're forgiven.

Mr. West?

I've traced my memory.

I don't know from where, when.

This is all very touching.

I am Mina.

Mina Murray.

And I am getting married in a few weeks time.

Yes, of course.

Forgive me for bothering you with my stories.

It's not all pain that your presence has brought back to life.

I sincerely apologize for this.

Please.

I cannot accept this. It's far too precious. A gift can never be refused.

And maybe this melody brings back some memories.

Nina! Come!

You've got to start this in a second.

Let me have a look.

Thank you for a wonderful evening.

It has been an eternity since I have known such happiness.

So I've become unfamiliar to you.

My wife took it with her.

Good night, then.

I thought I would never see you again.

It's a better arrest.

What happened to him?

Nina, do you know where he went?

No, not exactly. To a castle where he was held prisoner and from which he was

miraculously able to escape at the risk of his very life. Do you know who owns

this castle?

No. Maria's very good friend, Count Dracula, the one who's infected her and

others.

You must have been mistaken. The Count is charming.

You've met him?

Yes, the Count.

He's an absolute gentleman. He even walked me to my door.

How

did he

find you?

I don't know.

It all happened so quickly. Maria came here.

When did you tell me you had released her?

Maria escaped, knocking out three guards in the process, and drained most of the

blood from my cloak.

I... I... I don't believe it. Take a seat.

Calm yourself.

Because what I'm about to tell you will be difficult to hear, and even more so

to understand.

That man is a hematophagin.

It feeds its...

He's a vampire.

Yes, he is.

Did you expect him? He behaved like a perfect gentleman.

He uses a perfume to seduce his victims, a kind of elixir that annihilates all

will and removes all inhibition.

You may be under his spell and not even know it.

Indeed.

But it's easy to verify.

May I see your neck, please?

All is well.

It's a miracle, really.

Why sleep?

We are sleeping?

Yes, sorry.

What are you doing? Don't you get out of this devil of a dream? Nina, don't be

afraid. I'm in in no hurry.

Yes? Miss, I seem to remember being perfectly clear about the rules of the

house. Which include no music at the ACM, I expect me not.

Please forgive me, I haven't noticed the prize.

Good.

If you are the gentleman, you claim to be only this room immediately.

I understand.

My regard.

No, not this way. Go the way you came.

You cannot jump up much too high.

Mina, I've waited almost 400 years to see you again. So if you want me to

I can.

Yes. No, leave.

No. I forbid you from getting yourself under my window.

So you'd like me to die further away?

Yes. No.

Yes.

I'm a dead man condemned by God's will to live.

Because he took it from me.

So I cursed him and abandoned him. I got rid of the popular belief I don't like

blood.

Even if yours has a delicious taste to it.

Without it, I would be an impulsive old man and you'd hardly dare to look at me.

It's all just words.

Charming words meant to deceive me.

You're right. Sometimes words can deceive.

Take my hands.

Hands never lie.

They will tell you the truth about me, but also about you, about who you really

are.

And they will tell you how much they've enjoyed caressing your face, and your

neck, and your lip.

You remember the last thing you said to me?

You said take care of yourself, my prince, my king.

I want to be hopeless.

one place.

It appears Mino's gone missing.

With him?

Not afraid so.

This man is the devil.

He must be stopped as soon as possible.

Precisely. But do you think you'll be able to guide us to this castle in

Romania? Yes, father. We can't let go like that without any preparation,

any help.

I think I know someone who could help us.

Sam!

I love you.

Do you miss me?

Oh, my darling, I pray for you every day.

What happened? Is it the miracle?

God help your breath.

And here I am, completely healed and ready to love you for the rest of your

life.

Henry, I was going mad without you.

When you discharged from the hospital, I asked them to let me know. I know, I

know. I left Betty an hour ago and came straight here. And you completely killed

her. Of course.

Don't bore me with your questions.

Aren't you excited to see me?

Of course.

Good, good, good.

Vincent's a little bit ahead of his time.

They are already on your trail and will finish on you soon.

I think it is time for you to leave.

Thank you for your concern.

But we are finally at home.

There is nowhere else to be.

I don't think I need your services anymore.

Go in peace now.

Do you think I'm the one who forgives for loving each other so much?

God is love.

He understands.

And if he doesn't,

he can go to hell.

Stay here.

The last place I want to take is the old Wilmonde.

Soldiers, you have five volunteers with me to respond to the attack.

He's in tight.

fighting god my son you're fighting yourself no no no i thought and i killed

his name we live and we breathe in his name why would he want us to destroy his

creation man killed in his own name and you're doing it again

that

is almost very fine why scott seemed you had to kill me

to save you.

So God wants to save me now.

After he denies me the right to die for centuries.

But this is not a punishment. This is an opportunity.

Repent Dracula for your salvation.

She is my salvation.

But you are her damn nation.

little bit more time.

Because you disappeared, Vajra, you will regain your freedom.

You own my freedom.

You own my freedom, my love.

You go, Vajra.

Vajra.

You believe you love her, but you expect her to sacrifice her life for you?

Your soul still belongs to God.

If you truly love her, let her return to life, and you return to God.

Dracula!

Open the door!

Open the door!

Four hundred years ago, I asked the priest that God spare my wife.

He did not.

Only you can change Daphne, my love.

Save her, then you'll be in peaceful eternity.

Amen.

Maybe that'll be all.

This breath is broken.

Everything's fine now.

Good.

Thank you.

Auf Wiedersehen.