"and will add a point of Connected: the Masters if your Connected is less than 4"

"Connected: The Masters of the Bazaar is increasing… (+1 CP, up to level 5)"

which is it? I just used this option and got to Connected 5, i assume that means I was on 4 before but didnt check at the time. 4 is probably, even in the neath, not less than itself?

less than or equal? or less than 5?