[There's a small flinch at those last two sentences. Brutal truth stings, especially over tender spots. But Alucard follows the point, because it's about being selfish rather than being Too Self Sacrificing. He probably qualifies for that part, sacrificing too much for Wallachia as it stands.]

So the goal must always be stalemate. And for that to happen, there must be forces in control, making sure both sides keep in line.

[It's also no where what he wants to hear. This...this thing he is, straddling the line of two very different worlds. It is so very tiring.]