“The Princess's department is handled directly through her hands,” Martel says, considering him for only a moment; if the impression of Mycroft he has already is accurate, he expects Nuala will be able to find a use for him. Hellsing's position is a precarious, complex one within Baedal and their participation in the political sphere is primarily aimed at maintaining (bettering, if she can) the same-- it's the sort of thing he'd have a place in if he wanted it, he knows, but frankly the academic politics are preferable than wading into that bloodier mess again.

At least he's not lecturing at the university. Then he might actually murder someone.

(If only he were being facetious.)