Walter C. Dornez is a retired vampire hunter and the longtime butler of the Hellsing family, serving with the codename "The Angel of Death."
Walter is 69 years old and presents the image of a refined, elderly gentleman and loyal attendant to Sir Integra.
However, his calm exterior hides a remarkably sharp edge.
In his youth, he was notoriously foul-mouthed and possessed a violently aggressive temperament.
Wire-Wielding Master
Since childhood, Walter's signature weapon has been microfilament wires.
He manipulates these ultra-thin steel wires with surgical precision, slicing through virtually any material with ease.
By weaving the wires into a mesh, he can even create a shield capable of deflecting gunfire.
Legendary Feats
His agility with the wires is so extreme that he once jumped from a transport plane without a parachute, using his weapon to ensure a completely unharmed landing.
55 years ago, he fought alongside Alucard to destroy a Nazi vampire research facility, where he first clashed with a major's unit that would later become the core of Millennium.
Now aged, he remains a formidable combatant who can dispatch ordinary vampires effortlessly.
Faithful Butler's Role
He serves as Integra's primary aide and confidant, managing her affairs and offering counsel.
His fearsome moniker and true battle prowess are unveiled during an attack by the Valentine brothers.
He fights alongside Seras Victoria, efficiently wiping out a large force of armed ghouls led by Yan.
Betrayal and Rejuvenation
During Millennium's invasion of London, he stays behind to face his old nemesis, The Captain, allowing Integra to escape, and subsequently vanishes.
Driven by a deep desire to fight Alucard, he commits treason and joins Millennium as a double agent.
He undergoes a reckless, life-threatening vampire procedure that restores his body to its physical prime.
Final Confrontation
At his peak, his power is catastrophic, allowing him to slash down skyscrapers and battle Alucard to a standstill.
He confronts Alucard directly and gains the upper hand, but the fight drags on, causing a side effect that regresses his body into a childlike state.
At that same moment, Alucard begins to reabsorb his "river of blood," robbing Walter of the chance to deliver the final blow, sealing his defeat.
Final Moments
Apathetic in his crushing loss, he initially accepts a vengeful attack from Heinkel but fights back to settle the score on his own terms.
He boards the flagship "Deus Ex Machina" and kills a fleeing Doktor.
Regretting his failure to destroy Alucard, he speaks his final goodbye to Integra and perishes as the burning airship crashes.
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