The champions gathered from different Parallel Universes each had their own thoughts. Only Uatu felt a spark of hope quietly kindle in his heart, filling him with excitement.
Thor's offhand joke had struck at the very thing Uatu wanted most.
If Russell really could mass-produce Infinity Stones, then giving every ally in this battle a gem of their own was no pipe dream.
The more Uatu thought about it, the more excited he grew. He stared at Russell with burning eyes.
For now, it didn't matter whether Infinity Stones would lose their power or become completely useless outside this MCU universe.
Even if the gems stopped working the moment they left this universe, being able to use them on this battlefield would be enough to turn the tide and crush Ultron!
Six-Stone Ultron was invincible because the Six Infinity Stones let him manipulate the Cosmic Laws.
If everyone on their side had a gem, its power would instantly erase every gap in strength. They might even surpass Ultron, sending their chances of winning through the roof.
Just as Uatu's hopes soared, Russell spoke calmly and shattered his fantasy.
"Infinity Stones aren't something you can make on a whim. They demand enormous resources and come at a steep cost."
Russell swept his gaze across the group before settling on an expectant Thor. Brilliant blue light from the Space Stone flared in his right palm. The power of its laws surged, sending terrifying spatial ripples outward.
"Tony works for me now. Giving him an Infinity Stone is only natural. There's no issue with that."
Then his tone shifted, and he gave Thor a teasing look. "As for you, Thor, you want an Infinity Stone too? Are you planning to work for me as well, or do you have something of equal value