Viktor Licht is a scientist who served as head of incendiary research at Haijima Industries before a government order assigned him to Special Fire Force Company 8 to strengthen its chemistry divisions. He graduated at the top of his class from Imperial University of Tokyo in record time, authoring a thesis on Spontaneous Human Combustion. His academic work continued at Haijima, resulting in further publications on the subject. Licht possesses a meticulous and curious personality, often calling himself a "weirdo" due to intense scientific curiosity and unconventional behavior. His primary driving force is an obsessive pursuit of truth, especially concerning the Adolla Burst and Spontaneous Human Combustion. This quest supersedes conventional loyalties, leading him to switch sides or withhold information if it serves his research. Despite a suspicious demeanor and initial infiltration of Company 8 as a Haijima spy, he gradually develops genuine concern for his teammates, though uncovering secrets remains paramount. Physically, Licht is tall with a distinctive large, dark-brown curly afro and drowsy eyes lacking visible pupils. He initially wore a white lab coat over a red-and-white striped vest, dark-green trousers, and sneakers. After joining Company 8, he adopted standard firefighter bunker gear but often omits the helmet. Lacking pyrokinetic abilities, Licht compensates with exceptional intellect and analytical skills. He demonstrates expertise in chemistry, creating explosives from Infernal remains, and excels in tactical planning and battlefield analysis. His strategic insights prove vital in coordinating firefighting operations and countering threats like the White-Clad. His history involves the vigilante Joker, who recruited Licht into a clandestine partnership to uncover the Tokyo Empire's hidden truths. This alliance predates his assignment to Company 8, with Joker providing field experience and Licht contributing scientific acumen. As a double agent, Licht supplied Joker with explosives during early Iriya District disruptions and later facilitated his escapes. His placement in Company 8 allowed him to monitor Shinra Kusakabe's Adolla Burst firsthand while secretly advancing Joker's objectives. During the Vulcan's Workshop arc, Licht formally joined Company 8 and immediately displayed intense fascination with Shinra's Adolla Burst, scrambling to examine his feet. He later intervened critically against the White-Clad by triggering explosions to cover the team's escape, coordinated with Joker's timely appearance. Company 5's Captain Hibana questioned Licht's dual loyalties, though he deflected suspicion. In the Netherworld arc, Licht's forensic analysis pinpointed the White-Clad's hideout. Despite his non-combat role, he accompanied Company 8 into the Nether, where White-Clad operatives captured him. He urged Shinra to use his new "Tiger Gesture" technique for rescue, later dubbing the enhanced speed maneuver "The Rapid." Licht then witnessed Shinra's light-speed battle against Sho Kusakabe, deducing the mechanics of both siblings' Adolla-linked abilities and administering emergency aid when Shinra suffered critical wounds. Throughout subsequent operations, Licht balanced scientific impartiality with growing allegiance to Company 8. He stated he would support whichever side furthered his truth quest, yet repeatedly risked himself for the team—analyzing Adolla links or devising strategies to amplify Shinra's abilities. His relationship with Joker evolved but remained anchored in their shared disillusionment with institutional corruption.