Light Yagami defeated L and was in a position to defeat Near too, but he lost at the last moment. Perhaps the story should have gone differently.
What would have happened if Light Yagami had won in Death Note? - Quora
The dark beauty of DEATH NOTE. … no, not the disappointing Netflix…, by Dan Owen
If L, after getting into contact with Ryuk, rewatched the recordings of Light Yagami's House, could he prove Light was guilty? - Quora
Obj Obj Obj Obj. : r/tumblr
Death Note Quotes - Light Yagami - Wattpad
If Rem wasn't a character, could L have beaten Light? - Quora
What would've happened if Ryuk didn't kill Light after he escaped the warehouse? - Quora
Why didn't Light Yagami win in Death Note? - Quora
LEGEND/GOD — To be honest, on an intellectual level, Light had
Let's Talk About the Relevancy of Death Note Short Stories
Death Note: How Light Yagami Could Have, and Maybe Should Have, Won
Do you think Light is being sincere about his intentions in this panel? : r/ deathnote