Ep 7. Duel

The seventh episode of the first season of Hellsing is titled "Duel." This episode follows the aftermath of the previous episode's chaos, where Alucard had to confront another vampire like himself, who goes by the name of Incognito.

After Incognito's defeat, the Hellsing Organization had to deal with the political and social implications of the chaos that occurred in the previous episode. The Queen of England herself asks Sir Integra Hellsing to explain the situation, and she does so with her usual poise and determination.

Meanwhile, Alucard is tasked with taking care of the captive Incognito. As he is escorting Incognito to his cell, they are attacked by another vampire, a female Called Rip Van Winkle, who wields a musket and controls a group of ghouls. Alucard quickly takes on Rip Van Winkle and her ghouls, but there seems to be more to her than meets the eye.

The battle between Alucard and Rip Van Winkle is intense and bloody. The two exchange quips and taunts while fighting, further adding to the tension of the scene. Eventually, Alucard's superior skills and experience get the better of Rip Van Winkle, and she falls.

However, the victory is not complete. As Rip Van Winkle is dying, she activates a missile that is headed straight for the Hellsing Mansion. Alucard quickly boards the missile and disarms it before it reaches its destination, but not without first having a philosophical conversation with Rip Van Winkle about the meaning of life and death.

The episode then ends on a contemplative note as Alucard looks up at the stars and ponders his own existence and purpose.

Overall, "Duel" is an engaging episode that furthers the overarching plot of the series while also delivering plenty of action and suspense. The introduction of a new vampire antagonist adds a sense of danger and unpredictability, and the philosophical undercurrents of the episode add depth to the world and characters.