Death Note Episode 12 -

: Gelus dissolved into sand, leaving behind his Death Note, which was eventually delivered to Misa by another Shinigami, Rem . The Climax: L’s "Freak Out"

Publicly reveals the existence of Shinigami, terrifying L and frustrating Light. Death Note Episode 12

Light gains insider access but falls under closer scrutiny by L. : Gelus dissolved into sand, leaving behind his

: Because Shinigami exist only to take life, using their power to extend a human's life results in their own immediate death. : Because Shinigami exist only to take life,

While the Task Force is hopeful, L remains skeptical. He suspects this is a , as the new killer’s methods and tone—more emotional and "fan-like"—differ wildly from the original's calculated executions. L uses this review as a secret test: if Light arrives at the same conclusion as him, it might actually increase L's suspicion, as it would prove Light can think exactly like Kira . The Twist: A Shinigami's Sacrifice

: When Misa was about to be murdered, Gelus used his Death Note to kill her intended attacker.

A haunting flashback reveals the origin of this second Kira's power. It centers on , a Shinigami who committed the ultimate taboo: falling in love with a human woman named Misa Amane.