Reborn With the Infinite Gods System

Axel smiled at the notification that popped up soon after he had come into contact with the beast gem.

**[Beast gem in contact will enhance user's ability.]**

"Can I craft a beast weapon from the store?" Axel asked, already thinking ahead to the possibilities that the gem could unlock.

A pause followed as the system processed his request, and then another notification appeared.

**[Yes... You can create any weapon of your liking. The stronger the gem, the better the weapon.]**

**[Until then, you can store the gems collected in your inventory.]**

"Inventory?" Axel muttered under his breath, and just by thinking about it, the gem in his hand disappeared into thin air. A holographic screen appeared before him, displaying a grid with twelve empty slots—except for one. The first slot now held the beast gem he had just stored.

'Interesting,' Axel mused. He realized this could be a powerful way to manage resources without being weighed down. The thought of finding even stronger gems spurred him forward. He began to trail deeper into the tunnels, his eyes scanning fervently for any crystal that looked like it had a powerful attribute.

It wasn't an easy task. The cavern floor was littered with rubble, many of the stones looking deceptively similar. Every now and then, Axel would spot what he thought was a gem, only to find that it was just another piece of broken stone. The deeper he went, the more elusive the right gems seemed to be.

"Come on, there has to be something," Axel muttered to himself. His frustration grew as time passed, but he kept going, knowing the effort would pay off in the end. His patience was rewarded when a new notification appeared.

**[High-quality beast gem, compatible with user's shadow ability.]**

Axel's heart skipped a beat. He rushed over, though from his position he couldn't yet see the gem. As he reached the spot where the notification hovered, his eyes locked on a small, glowing purple stone half-buried in the dirt. He quickly picked it up, feeling its weight and warmth in his palm.

Without hesitation, he sent it into his inventory, which once again displayed a curious quirk: instead of taking up a new space, it was classified under the first beast gem.

'Huh, so it stacks,' Axel thought, realizing how efficient the system was at managing resources. He smirked, appreciating the convenience.

Axel continued his search, finding gems that the system recommended, each one supposedly enhancing his powers in different ways. Occasionally, he encountered ones that intrigued him, but the system opposed them, stating they were incompatible. At first, Axel tried to argue, feeling that perhaps the system was missing something.

But after recalling that the system usually had his best interests in mind when it came to these matters, he grudgingly moved on.

After what felt like hours of searching and sifting through rubble, Axel finally felt satisfied with the collection of gems he had amassed. It was time to put them to use. "Alright, now you can craft the weapon," Axel commanded, his excitement building.

**[Proceeding with crafting.]**

The process was instantaneous. Not a second later, a new notification appeared.

**[Your preferred weapon has been created.]**

**[Tears of Swords.]**

Axel stared at the notification, the name of the weapon echoing in his mind. The familiar weight of a sword materialized in his hand, and for a moment, he felt a rush of power and nostalgia. He missed this feeling—the confidence that came with wielding a truly powerful weapon.

He would have liked to give the sword a test swing, but he knew better than to draw attention to himself. He couldn't risk exposing the weapon, not while Josh and Loki—or worse, the two alien newcomers—were potentially nearby. The system and the gems were still a secret he needed to guard closely.

"Better pack up," Axel muttered, turning his attention to the remaining gems. He began grabbing handfuls and stuffing them into his bag, knowing they could be useful for the facility and the other hunters back at base. He didn't need to be selective now—anything could be valuable.

Just as he was about to leave, a voice broke the silence.

"Hey, Axel."

Axel flinched, almost dropping a gem as he turned to see Josh standing behind him, a casual smile on his face. "What do you want? Shouldn't you be on your own gem hunt?" Axel asked, trying to mask his initial shock.

Josh shrugged. "I'm done. Just thought I'd walk with you back to the entrance."

Axel raised an eyebrow, suspicious of Josh's sudden interest. But before he could say anything, Josh stretched to peer into Axel's bag. "Need help?" he asked, eyes flickering toward the gems.

"No need," Axel replied hastily. "I'm just about to finish up." He stuffed the remaining gems into his bag with more urgency now, trying to seem casual about it. Within moments, he was done and walked over to Josh, who was still watching him with a curious expression.

"Can we talk about Trisha as we head back?" Josh asked as he began leading the way, his tone suddenly softer. Axel gave a silent nod in response, wondering where this conversation was headed.

Josh's voice was low, almost hesitant as he began. "I've known Trisha since our Hunter training days. She was always timid back then. But she had an S-rank awakening, like me. No one supported her, though. She was...

what you might call a sadistic human."

Axel said nothing, only nodding to encourage Josh to continue. He could tell this was something Josh needed to get off his chest.

"She was undefeated. No one could match her until she challenged me," Josh said, a note of pride in his voice. "I beat her. And I kept beating her every time she tried. After that, she wouldn't leave me alone. Followed me everywhere like a shadow.

But eventually, we became friends. I learned about her past."

Josh's expression darkened, his eyes dropping to the ground. "She had it rough, Axel. No family, no support. She became tough because she had to. But to be honest, I don't trust you that much. Not yet.

But I know you're a good guy. You've got a heart. That's why I'm asking you... don't break hers. Not with all this drama between Sarah and Williams."

Axel hadn't expected the conversation to take this turn, but he nodded slowly. "I won't fail in that aspect. I plan to settle things with Trisha after this Void Walkers and Fatek war... maybe even have kids."

The words were heavy, even for Axel, but he knew they were true. He had plans for the future—one that involved more than just fighting and survival.

Josh seemed taken aback but also relieved. He gave Axel a proud look. "Thank you for that. I'm glad to hear it."

Just as Josh was about to say something else, their watches emitted a loud ping, breaking the quiet.

Axel looked down at his wrist. "A voice note?" he muttered, noticing Josh had the same alert.

Loki's voice crackled through the transmission.

**"Guess what? Our watches' tracking devices have been disabled for a while. And, believe it or not, we're being set up."**

Axel's stomach dropped.

Josh's face twisted in anger as he processed the words. "Set up? Trapped? Why is it always conspiracy with anyone you try to trust in this garbage world!"

"This world's been broken long before," Axel muttered, his mind racing. "So Loki thinks it's all been a lie? That this is just a trap?"

Josh didn't waste another second. "We need to get to Loki—now!" he yelled, breaking into a sprint. Axel followed without hesitation, but a dark feeling tugged at the back of his mind.

Something about this didn't sit right. Why would they have gone to such lengths to talk about the Void Walkers if it was all fake? Or worse, was there some truth buried in the lies?

As Axel ran, he couldn't shake the sense that something far more sinister was at play.

***Author's note***

Thank you all for sticking with me, even though my release schedule has slowed down a bit. Your continued support means the world to me, and I truly appreciate every single one of you for still reading. You're the reason I keep pushing forward, crafting these worlds, and diving deeper into the story.

Now, I know some of you have been eagerly awaiting the next installment, and I've got some exciting news! This Halloween, I'll be treating you to not just one, but **three chapters** in a special release. It's going to be packed with thrills, chills, and twists that'll leave you on the edge of your seat. Consider it a spooky gift from me to you, just in time for the season of fear and mystery!

In the meantime, let's embrace the darkness together, sharing the blood of anticipation and suspense. Yes, you heard me right—let's *suckle at each other's blood*, as we build up to what's going to be one of the most intense chapter drops yet.

It's me, *Alucard*, signing off for now. But don't worry, I'll be back soon with a story that's bound to make your Halloween unforgettable. Until then, stay hungry for more.

Goodbye for now, and keep your fangs sharp...