In an opulent setting, vampires led by Mr. Grant celebrate a successful transformation of officials' children. They drink blood from a young girl, but Grant expresses disgust at their inherent weaknesses to silver and sunlight. He demands urgent news on locating Irene Molin, a hidden 'perfect' vampire who is key to their evolution and 300-year-old goal of creating a new world. His subordinate reports failure, prompting Grant to order a search at any cost. Meanwhile, he warns of a threat from a ruthless exorcist, Theo Booth. In a final scene, a vampire confronts an exorcist, questioning his solitary challenge.