"An Advanced Secret Ceremony..."
Zhou Chen leaned back in his chair, lost in thought.
Star Mangos were precious not only because they could repair the Soul, but also because they allowed an Ascender to advance a tier with no side effects, up to a maximum of Tier Four.
This was also why the Holy See was so powerful, and why it was targeted by various organizations; no one wanted to see them grow too strong. The Holy See actually had it pretty rough. Every year, they had to offer five Star Mangos for public sale and probably give a few more away in secret. Ending the year with three or four for themselves was likely considered a bountiful harvest.
