[This receives a single solemn nod of acknowledgement. Not that these were particularly difficult conclusions to reach for anyone paying any attention to the Kira case, but this would work to Light's advantage nicely.]

You are correct. These are all true observations. Indeed, I was unable to eliminate L when he first appeared, and so you are not far from the truth about the requirements I need in order to lay judgement on evil. But as for the source of Kira's, or should I say, my powers? Now that is another story, and one only the individual known as Kira would be able to know, isn't that right Mikami-san?

[He smiles.]

Perhaps it would surprise you to hear that the origin of these powers is, in fact, a gift from the Gods residing in the heavens. ....Did you know, for instance, that Shinigami like to eat apples?