Victor Licht serves as head of incendiary research at Haijima Industries, holding top honors from Imperial University of Tokyo. His thesis and subsequent publications focus on Spontaneous Human Combustion, establishing expertise in pyrokinetic phenomena. Physically, Licht stands 187 cm tall with a lean build. He possesses dark, curly afro-like hair and notably pupil-less eyes. His typical attire consists of a white lab coat over a striped vest, dark trousers, and sneakers. After joining Special Fire Force Company 8, he wears their standard bunker gear, frequently omitting the helmet. Licht's personality exhibits intense scientific curiosity and a self-described "weirdo" nature. He prioritizes uncovering objective truths above ethical constraints or loyalties, leading to collaborations with disparate groups like the vigilante Joker, Haijima Industries, and Company 8. An obsession with the Adolla Burst drives his actions, such as physically grasping Shinra Kusakabe's feet for examination. Despite perceived combat cowardice, he takes extreme risks to advance research. He meticulously documents personal metrics like height and weight with scientific precision. A government order mandating Haijima scientists join fire brigades initiates his involvement with Company 8. Licht leverages this assignment to investigate the Adolla Burst while secretly maintaining contact with Joker. He provides critical scientific support: creating explosives from Infernal remains for Joker's disruptions; driving rescue vehicles during the Vulcan's Workshop siege, enabling Company 8's escape; discovering the White-Clad's Nether hideout through forensic analysis of Infernal outbreaks and Giovanni's remnants; and developing Shinra's "Tiger Gesture" technique by condensing flames into directional blasts, later named "The Rapid". Licht's allegiance remains fluid due to his truth-seeking agenda. He withholds information about the Adolla Link from Company 8 to observe events naturally. Haijima eventually labels him a threat after his reports imply their Amaterasu reactor uses an Adolla Burst host. President Guero orders his assassination following an attempt to lure Shinra into Haijima custody, an outcome Licht anticipated. During the Nether mission, Licht aids Shinra against Sho Kusakabe by analyzing Sho's Severed Universe ability and urging tactical retreats. After Shinra's near-fatal impalement, Licht administers emergency first aid before medical transfer. He later collaborates with Captain Akitaru Ōbi to discuss Adolla Burst implications. His background includes attendance at St. Raffles Orphanage alongside Iris and Hibana, though Hibana remains unaware of their connection. Licht's scientific contributions remain pivotal to Company 8's operations against the Evangelist, balancing partnerships with Joker and Haijima against his commitment to empirical discovery.