L will always be the underdog because he has to deal with supernatural elements that he has no way of knowing about, whereas Light knows all the rules to this 'game'.
Great reaction boys, keep it up
Cosmin Tutoveanu
2021-06-17 10:20:47 +0000 UTC
All the info L is giving to Light is designed to put pressure on him and restrict his movements.
If Light knows L's identity, he can't kill him.
If Light knows he's a suspect, he can't act or ask questions freely anymore.
And now L has Light's dad as witness.