'Synergy, Compatibility? A full ninety-nine percent?'
Even with Roland's steady mind, a flicker of astonishment passed through him as he read the words before him.
In his understanding, the ancient tome *Path of the Wood Talker: The Ranger and the Natural Covenant* did mention a way to measure the compatibility between a Contractor and their partner.
The book divided this intangible bond into several levels, which it clearly recorded.
Those who could consistently reach sixty percent compatibility could achieve a basic mental connection, allowing for seamless cooperation in ordinary hunting and sentry duty. This was already considered rare.
Reaching seventy percent allowed for simple tactical responses in battle, and such individuals could be called experts among Rangers.
A compatibility exceeding eighty percent was almost like an extension of one's own body; a single glance or a subtle gesture was enough to convey complex intentions.
