Cork

**Cork** (こるく, *Koruku*) is an architectural designer and the adopted daughter of King Batt the Thirteenth.

## Appearance

Cork is a young woman with dark reddish hair, small eyebrows, and an upside down heart tattoo on her left cheek.

Corked wears little green colored orbs in her hair, a marron choker with a key hanging from it, a marron sleeveless with pink trims. top that show her stomach, a black short skirt, white slip shorts that resemble pink pants, gecko shoes, and elbow length dark green colored gloves.

## Synopsis

### History

Cork was an orphan. When she was young, she wandered to a D-rank environment, where she meet King Batt, that warned her about the monster running around. She was at first frighten by the upside down man, which she called him a creep and more suspicious than any monsters. She later opened up to him. She told him about her fear of the dark and how the sunset was sad. Batt told her to go upside down. Cork put herself upside down to see sunset. And Batt told her that sunset was a upside down sunrise. That on the other side, there is a child hoping for the sun to come and she shouldn't be sad. She was happy about the sunset. She later asked Batt if she can live in the Upside-Down Castle. He said yes and adopted her. She saw the castle disrepair and wanted to help fix it, because of this. She decided to be a designer.

### Intro Arc

Cork shows up and asks Tonkachi and Renga about rebuilding her house and asks if they can read blueprints since she has the building plans. Tonkachi says that they see her panties, which Cork covers herself and says that she forgot to wear her slip shorts.

### Upside-Down Castle Arc

After Cork puts her slip shirts on, Cork is surprised to find out that Tonkachi and Renga are from Hammer Island. After Tonkachi and Renga introduces themselves, Cork introduces herself and says that she works are an architectural designer. Tonkachi says that he thought that she was the boss of the House-Bandits since they called her boss, which Cork says that the House-Bandits are her father's subordinates but the House-Bandits comment about how is always designing their armors. Cork then comments about how fine a work Tonkachi and Renga have done with creating new armor for the House-Bandits. Cork asks if they would consider renovating her house and that she will pay them, which Tonkachi agrees to it and says that he doesn't need compensation.

The three then make their towards Cork's home on the House-Beast. Cork is amazed that she is on a real House-Beast since it rare to find them alive. Tonkachi says her is she is coming in, which Cork wonders if she would be eaten. When Tonkachi doesn't answer her, Cork wonder why he won't answer her. Tonkachi says that he doesn't know, which Cork decides to head on it even through she usually doesn't take such a huge gamble. Cork enters the House-Beast and notices that the House-Beast is made with the two-by-four method. As Renga wonders what she means, Cork explains the different construction method. Cork then reveals her dream of designing a build and draw up blueprints that everyone can admire. Cork is then shocked when Tonkachi says that he has the same dream, but is glad the Renga also has the same dream. Renga and Tonkachi say that they have other things to do before then, like finding the House-Beast's owner, which Cork says that her father might be able to help since he has an interest in House-Beasts. Cork also says that she can asks her father as compensation but that the renovation won't be easy. When Nana calls and asks where they are at, Cork reveals that the renovation they are going to do is at Cape Batt's Upside-Down Castle.

As they arrive at Cape Batt, Tonkachi asks about the long narrow twisting path which Cork says that its Dragon Spine Road and explains what it is. Cork then shows that her home is at the end of Dragon Spine Road. As the three arrive at Battville, they are greeted by the villagers. They then head to her home, which Cork tells Tonkachi and Renga to use the bars to get to the castle since they don't have Gecko Shoes. As they get closer, they are greeted by Cork's father, Batt, which Cork introduces them. As Batt asks about their master which Tonkachi reveals that its Shovel, Cork comments about how Tonkachi and Renga are apprentices to a crazy guy like that. Batt then lets Tonkachi and Renga into the house, which Cork introduces the staff to the two.

As Tonkachi wants to start the demolition, Cork stops him since nothing has been put away yet and they will still have to take a look at the blueprints. As Cork guides them through the castle, Tonkachi wonders who build it which Cork reveals that they don't know but they were a skilled builder. Cork then takes them to her room and shows them the blueprints. As Cork and Renga plan to investigate the castle, Cork tells Tonkachi that he can tear down the east wing if he can. As Cork shows Renga the castle, Cork shows Renga a picture of what Dragon Spine Road looked like when the dragon was alive.

The next day, Cork sees her father off which Batt says that he entrusts this task to her. As Batt and the other leave, Cork and Renga are informed that Tonkachi's hammer didn't work. The two then bring Tonkachi to the castle, which Cork reveals that she had other builders try to renovate the castle but not one could even get past the demolition stage. Cork reveals what her father had told her about the castle, which Tonkachi comments about how the place is in shambles. Cork tells him that the castle is rotting away for another reason. As Tonkachi and Renga get back to work, Cork stares out out a window and thinks about when she first met Batt.

Later Renga informs Cork that the castle is made from the dragon's one fang and that they have to move all the stuff in the castle since they are going to start the renovation. When Tonkachi start to hit the castle with the back end of the hammer, Cork and Renga worried about Tonkachi when he start to cough up blood. As the castle explodes, Cork and Renga are shocked when a new fang appear. The two retrieve Tonkachi and bring him to get medical attention. As Tonkachi says that he will leave the rest to Renga, which Renga asks Cork to get anyone who can help. After they get some people to help with renovating the castle, Cork decides to check up on Tonkachi. While watching over Tonkachi, Cork remember why she wants to renovate the castle. Cork also remembers hearing Tonkachi wanting to make Corks dream come true while coughing up blood, which Cork become sad. Two weeks later, Tonkachi wakes up and asks about the renovation which Cork reveals that the interior is the only this left. Cork asks Tonkachi was to join the others, which Tonkachi says that he will.

When Batt and the staff return, Cork greets her father and welcomes him to the new Upside-Down Castle. Cork then celebrates with everyone on the completion of the new castle. Later Cork is looking out the window and thinks about how her father explain why the sunset is nothing to be afraid of and how she ended up living in the castle. As Cork expresses how she loves the setting sun and the castle, which Tonkachi says that her smiling face means that his construction work was a success. Cork asks Tonkachi why he almost gave up his life for this castle, which Tonkachi explains that he wanted to make this renovation a success since he was a failure on Hammer Island. Cork then smiles as Tonkachi expresses how he is glad that the renovation was a success.

### Buildon License Arc

The next day, Cork leaves with Tonkachi and Renga and boards the Hotel Resort Train to Buildon Garden. Inside their room, Cork told them they should have told her sooner that they were trying to get their Buildon Licenses which Tonkachi asks what is a Buildon. Cork explains that the Buildon is an organization for builders. Cork also reveals that she is heading to Buildon Garden to that the registering as a professional architect. As Tonkachi sees Cape Batt, they all head out to wave goodbye to it.

A week later, three arrive at Buildon Garden and wonder where the site of Tonkachi and Renga's exam is at. Cork asks where the Vigor Methods of Construction site is at and gets the location. The three head over to the site and are confronted by Bar. As Bar harassed Renga, Cork tells him that that is not way to act. When a fly buzzes around her, Cork expresses how she hates flies and winds up slapping Bar. Bar gets angry at Cork, which Renga tries to stop him. After the matter is settled and Nitch & Satch comes to get the Examinees, Cork thinks about how this guy is fishy.

Cork asks Nitch & Satch if she can come in since she is looking after Tonkachi and Renga, which They tells her that only examinees can enter. Cork says that she has something to hand over to Nana of Group 7, which they say that they were expecting her and to come in. As they make it to the stadium, Cork wishes Tonkachi and Renga good luck and heads to the stands. Cork manages to locate Nana and introduces herself to him. Cork hands over the scan of the new Upside-Down Castle, which Nana has Cotupah analyze the data. Noshimitsu says that its amazing that they solved the mystery of the castle, which Cork thanks him. As Galand explains how corpses and bones of animals have been used as building materials, Corks thinks about how its Galand in the flesh. Galand also comments about how its an outstanding achievement for renovating Upside-Down Castle, which Cork thanks him. Cork then asks if this many important figures usually come to witness the test like this, which Nana explains that this is time is special.

Cork then watches ask the first test is revealed, which Cork comments tough this exam seems. As everyone explains how dangerous Nail Moles are, Cork become concerned. When Tonkachi breaks the stage, Cork and the others are shocked by this. Once the first test is done, Cork congratulates Tonkachi and Renga on passing the test. Afterwards, Cork accompanies the others to the Balloon Hotel to watch the next test. After finding out what the next test is, Cork comments about how this test seems pretty tough. When Satan Hills make their appearance known, Cork becomes worried about Tonkachi and Renga. Cork notices something and wonders what are those.

## Equipment

**Gecko Shoes**: Cork owns a pair of Gecko Shoes, allowing her to walk on unconventional surfaces like walls or even the ceiling.