[ There are no shortage of teachers in this world. If it isn't Light, it will likely be someone. He assumes Mello can't know if he isn't teaching at his full capacity. Watching Mello grow is worth the risk. The meal is going better than Light expected when speaking to him over the network, but he can't forget how deeply this man rattled L. There's a hidden danger here, a snake's nest buried just below the ground.

Once the waitress has their order, Mello and Light are left alone again to continue the conversation. ]

No, not anymore. I've been here long enough that I've had the chance to learn a lot of different magic to a certain degree.

[ Admitting to a specialization admits to other weaknesses. However, his reply also holds some truth. ]

A lot of people do. It's a lot like school: you can get by with a certain amount of knowledge, or you can keep going and studying. Most people do the former. I'm too curious to stop there.

There are a clear offensive and defensive field. The rest of them are supplementary but still strong. What holds your interest the most?

[ Even if Mello doesn't say offensive, Light won't believe it. ]