Chapter 11

## Chapter Chronology

**Vigor Methods of Construction** is the 11th chapter in the *Build King* manga series.

## Summary

The guy tells those that are taking the Vigor Methods of Construction Exam, to get their good for nothing butts inside. Cork asks if she can come in too since she is looking after Tonkachi and Renga, which the guy says that only examinees can only enter. Cork says that she has something to had over to Nana of Group 7, which the guy says that Nana told him that Cork was coming. Cork hears this and thanks him.

It is explained that their are two kinds of Buildon Licenses: the General Methods of Construction and the Vigor Methods of Construction. The Vigor Methods of Construction, which Tonkachi and Renga, is a special method that make buildings stronger and that its is such a difficult exam that no one can take it unless they pass a Buildon-certified screening or is recommended by a master carpenter.

As they enter the building, Tonkachi is amazed and tells Renga to look. Tonkachi hits the floor and says that the floor is see-through, and that they can see underground along with the buildings. Tonkachi says that this is where they will be taking the exam, which one of the participants tells him to quit jumping all over the place and that this is just the reception area. The guy says that he despise loud noises and to get up, since it is also tiring to just ignore him. Tonkachi gets up and whispers that he is sorry for being loud, which the guy says that his voice is too quiet. Tonkachi whispers that the guy said that he doesn't like loud noises, which the guy asks what Tonkachi is trying to say. Tonkachi scream that he was only speaking quietly because he said that he hates loud noises, which the guy is shocked by this. The guy says that that was to loud since his ears are ringing and that that scare him like that, which Tonkachi says that he is the one who got scared by his face. Bar notices that his hand is shaking and wonders who Tonkachi is. Another participant asks to see Bar's hand, which Bar asks who they are. She introduces herself as Pokomichin and that she is soother, which Bar comments about what she said.

The guy leading them says has everyone enter an elevator and says that they will be proceeding to the testing hall. He also distributes numbers for them to wear, which one of the participants thinks that this won't bode well (Since 4 is considered bad luck in Japan). As they arrive at the hall, the guys says that they have arrived at the primary testing hall.

As they enter the stadium, Tonkachi is amazed at the massive underground stadium. As everyone is excited that this year's examinees arrive, Nana says that they made it here in one piece and that those sure had him worried. Cork tells Tonkachi and Renga good luck out there and that she will be cheering for them from the stands, which Tonkachi and Renga thank her and tells her to watch them do their stuff. Cork wonders where the seats for the master carpenters are at and manages to find where Nana is at. Cork introduces herself to Nana and that she if from Upside-Down Castle, Nana says that he has been waiting for her and is glad that she recognized him. Cork says that everybody knows who the master carpenters are, while thinking about how there is some amazing people here. Cork present Nana the data scan of the new Upside-Down Castle, which Nana thanks her and says that its a good thing she had a scanner on her. Nana asks Coputah to check the specs on the Vigor for him, which Coputah agrees to. Noshimitsu says that he is amazed that Cork solved the mystery of Upside-Down Castle, which Cork thanks him while thinking that its the master carpenter Noshimitsu. Galand comments about how its common for bones and corpses of animals to be used as raw material or to simply build over them, which Cork thinks about how its Galand in the flesh. Galand says that the world building heritage site of the Shell Castle used the discarded shell of an ancient insect call the Mammoth Cicada as its foundation when it was built, the deep sea kingdom, Deep Land, is inside the shell of a giant clam called the Planet Shell, and not to mention the House-Beasts of olden times. Galand also says that its an outstanding achievement that Cork succeeded in renovating Upside-Down Caste, whose construction was a mystery for so many years, Cork thanks him and says that she will let the Tonkachi and Renga know Galand said that. Cork asks if this many important figures usually come to witness the test like they're doing today, which Nana says no and that this time's special. Nana explains that its a given that the president of every country it here but there's also the president of the world's largest construction company, World Construction, and its seems that members of Buildon's upper echelon, the Ten Edifices, are here too. Nana explains that they are so focued that it borders on abnormal and there is something going on, but the real problem is this year's proctor which Cork is confused by this.

Smith laughs and says that the young'uns are all here, the examinees are surprised that Smith is the proctor. Smith says that he has one thing to say and explains that the Vigor Methods of Construction are techniques that imbue vigor, or vitality, into building materials and homes. Smith continues, which the examinees think about how Smith is a floppy mess. Smith says that the house built by the strongest craftsman is the strongest house, and that is what the Vigor Methods of Construction are all about. One of the examinees think about how that is an extreme interpretation but Smith hit the nail on the head, while Tonkachi states that the Build Masters who built the Build Kings are the strongest in the whole world. Smith says Build Masters, while the audience laughs about how Tonkachi talked about the Build Masters even though he doesn't even know if they really exist. Smith laughs and says that its good to be young. Smith also says that Tonkachi is right and that would make sense then, since the Build Masters are the strongest. Smith tells the examinees to give him just one piece of their youths, which they wonder what he is talking about. Smith comments about how a craftsman won't get hired if their vigor is weak, and so they are going to put them all through a sieve to filter them out. Smith asks if they can hammer a nail, which Nana realizes what Smith is planning to do. Smith says that the primary test for the vigor Methods of Construction is Whack-A-Nail-Mole, which Tonkachi is confused by this. Nana says that Smith is crazy and that he basically flunked them all right off the bat, which Galand says that Smith is too drunk.

## Story Impact

* The Vigor Methods of Construction starts, and the first phase is Whack-A-Nail-Mole.
* The Vigor Methods of Construction exam is explained.
* Pokomichin is introduced.
* Multiple sites are introduced and what they are made.
	+ Shell Castle was made from the discarded shell of an ancient insect called the Mammoth Cicada.
	+ Deep Land is inside the shell of a giant clam called the Planet Shell.
* World Construction is introduced.
* Vigor Methods of Construction techniques are explained.
* The Nail Moles are introduced.

## Characters by Appearance

* Nitch & Satch
* Tonkachi
* Cork
* Renga
* Shizuha Eliwood
* Bar Taurus
* Pokomichin *(Debut)*
* Coputah
* Noshimitsu
* Galand Do
* Smith I

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