Chapters 26–27: the hunters pursue Dracula back toward Transylvania, Van Helsing protects Mina and destroys the vampire women, and the final confrontation ends Dracula’s threat.

In Chapters 26–27 of Dracula, the hunt moves across Europe toward the Count’s homeland. The group follows Dracula’s route using travel information, Mina’s hypnotic clues, and careful planning. The pursuit splits into different routes by river, road, and land, creating suspense as the hunters race against time before Dracula can reach the safety of Castle Dracula.

Van Helsing and Mina travel close to the castle, where Van Helsing destroys the vampire women and protects Mina from supernatural danger. Meanwhile, Jonathan, Seward, Arthur, and Quincey close in on Dracula’s transport. The final confrontation is brief but decisive: D ...