Viktor Licht functions as Company 8's resident scientist. Originally heading incendiary research at Haijima Industries, he transferred to the fire brigade under a Tokyo Empire directive mandating scientific support. His initial Haijima assignment involved covertly observing Company 8 and Shinra Kusakabe; however, his core drive remains uncovering hidden truths about Spontaneous Human Combustion and the Adolla Burst. This pursuit of knowledge takes precedence over organizational loyalty, leading him to collaborate with diverse parties, including Joker, if it advances his understanding. Physically, Licht stands 187.236 cm tall, weighs 72.358 kg, and has blood type AO Rh+. His distinctive features include a large, dark-brown curly afro, drowsy eyes lacking visible pupils, and standard attire of a white lab coat over a red-and-white striped vest, dark-green trousers, and red-and-blue sneakers. After joining Company 8, he wears standard bunker gear but typically forgoes the helmet. Licht self-identifies as a "weirdo," embodying the "mad scientist" archetype. His personality is marked by intense curiosity, meticulous observation, and prioritizing scientific discovery over ethical constraints or interpersonal trust. He openly admits willingness to switch allegiances for information access, having concealed prior knowledge like the Adolla Link to ensure events unfolded naturally for study. While often displaying combat cowardice and a passive demeanor, he exhibits calculated boldness to provoke revelations, such as strategically detonating explosives. Though viewed suspiciously by allies due to secretive actions and his Joker association, he demonstrates genuine concern for teammates like Shinra Kusakabe, providing first aid and tactical support. Academically gifted, Licht graduated top of his class in record time from the Imperial University of Tokyo with a thesis on Spontaneous Human Combustion. He then led incendiary research at Haijima Industries, publishing further work on the subject. His collaboration with Joker predates joining Company 8, united by a shared goal of uncovering hidden societal realities. Within Company 8, Licht provides vital non-pyrokinetic support. His expertise encompasses analytical problem-solving, evidence collection, fire scene assessment, and tactical planning. He developed explosives from Infernal remains and created crucial battlefield escape routes. He significantly contributed to Shinra Kusakabe's combat development, conceptualizing and naming techniques like the "Tiger Gesture" and "The Rapid" that utilized Shinra's speed and Adolla Burst. His scientific analysis pinpointed the White-Clad's Nether hideout, prompting his direct, albeit reluctant, participation in field operations. Licht's arc involves navigating conflicting loyalties and escalating truth-seeking commitment. Initially embedded as a Haijima informant, actions like aiding Joker with explosives and withholding information earn ongoing distrust, such as explicit threats from Hibana. Yet his scientific contributions prove indispensable to Company 8's missions. Key developments include his instrumental combat support role during the Nether operation, witnessing Shinra's near-fatal battle against Sho Kusakabe, and later declaring allegiance to Company 8 after certain Haijima events – though he maintains his stance of assisting whichever side furthers his investigative goals.