Gellert looked at Vlad. His response was immediate, not even a moment's hesitation. "Vampires are not useless. If only they have one use, that is enough. Right now, I see a use for keeping vampires around right in front of me. Are you telling me you would wish me to have a plan to wipe out your species? Vampires are not dirty, untrained werewolves, Mr. Tepelus. They are so much more."