Adam was not only immensely powerful. When Doctor Strange explained the matter to Vishanti through a magic array, the trinity of magical entities had also suggested that he help Adam Warlock, which was how the two ended up traveling to Los Angeles.
"I mean no harm. If you want to gather the Infinity Gems, you'll need my help." To show his sincerity, Adam reached out and took out the Soul Stone.
Doctor Strange also took out the Eye of Agamotto and gestured with it, indicating that the Time Stone was still on him.
Stark had seen Doctor Strange's gem several times and roughly knew what it was used for. He had never seen the Soul Stone, but its nature was similar to the other gems, and that much was apparent.
"Okay, that's good news. So you'll definitely tell me where the other gems are, right?"
At the mention of the remaining gems, Adam wore a complicated expression of helplessness mixed with disgust.
Stark gave Doctor Strange a strange look, as if asking, What does your little friend mean by that?
The current Sorcerer Supreme had no choice but to explain. "Adam told me about the current problem earlier. The situation is this.
"The simplified version of the Ultimate Nullifier is with Reed. We can get that, but the simplified version can't handle the current disaster. Its capabilities need to be enhanced, and that requires the Infinity Gems. Based on what we currently know... aside from the three gems in our hands, the other three Infinity Gems are all with Miss Johnson."
"That's great news. So is this mission really that simple?" Stark instinctively felt that it would not be so easy.
Sure enough, Adam explained, "The Infinity Gems need to be paired with the Infinity Gauntlet, and the Infinity Gauntlet