Chapter 14

## Chapter Chronology

**How to Convey Vigor** is the 14th chapter in the *Build King* manga series.

## Summary

The second test of the Vigor Methods of Construction is announced and that involves building a bridge. The examinees are shocked by this and comments about how they are building a bridge but they can't even see the other side.

It is explained that there are three principal ways of conveying Vigor. The first is to use tools, which there have been various specialized tools that have been created to all the user to convey their Vigor into construction materials. The second is to convey it through direct touch, which is more difficult than the first method and requires the crystallization of Vigor but this makes the vigor conveyed stronger than the first method. The third is to convey by launching it, which the user can launch crystallized Vigor to hit distant buildings and construction materials. This makes it possible to convey Vigor to places that people can't get close to, but it takes massive amounts of crystallization and is the most difficult method.

Smith explains to the examinees that the test is to build a bridge to reach the cliff on the other side, and their bridge can look however they want it to as long as it reaches the other side and that each participant will build one. Teku asks what's the distance to the other side and if there a time limit, while Maguni asks what do they use for materials and tools. Smith comments about how young and innocent along with how their questions are overflowing with youth, and says that everyone of them must give him a piece of their youth since it will cheer this old man up. Smith explains that the Valley Styx is vast and the width of the valley varies depending on the location. Smith says that choosing a site with the shortest distance to the opposite cliff is one way to manage this task. Smith tells them all their materials and tools have been prepared for them and to use them at their discretion. Smith also says that they may use their own tools and that they can even use the timber and stone in the area, then they can process and use them. Smith finally tells them that have one week, which shocks the other examinees. Tonkachi tries to explains if he can just use his hammer to get to the other side, which Smith says that he has no idea what he is trying to say but tells Tonkachi that he has to build a bridge.

Maguni asks were the master carpenters who are supposed to be spectating them, which Smith says that they still are and that they are watching them from monitors in the Balloon Hotel. Maguni says that that is a relief to hear since its his dream to join the idol builders group The Builderz Jr, and says that if the master carpenter Noshimitsu doesn't get to watch him then he won't be able to impress him. Bar tells Maguni to give up his dream since he is not cut out to be with the Builderz and some more but his partner Beeper censors the rest, which Maguni asks what he is trying to say. Maguni tells Bar to get his paws off of him, which Bar notice something about his hand. Beeper asks what is wrong, which Bar thinks about how his hand is healed but could have sworn that he completely broken his hand when he punch Tonkachi. Bar looks at Pokomichin and thinks about how he doesn't remember letting her near it but wonders what Pokomichin did to him. Bar wonders just who on earth is Pokomichin which Beeper suddenly censors him. Bar tells Beeper that he didn't need a beep there, which Beeper says that he know but was just playing it safe.

At the Balloon Hotels, the speculators are told to please observe the second test and subsequent ones from the Ballon Hotel Assembly halls. They also tells them that they may watch from the stands but there will also be monitors at the pool, communal bath, restaurant and bar within the hotel. Cork tells Nana that this test seems to be pretty tough, which Nana says that this round along with the next will be the toughest. Nana asks Coputah if he figured anything out about Tonkachi's Vigor, which Coputah says that he is almost there. Galand asks Noshimitsu if they is anyone he thinks he can use in the Builderz, which Noshimitsu says that he has a good feeling about Shizuha and Renga. Noshimitsu comments about how Tonkachi's power is nothing to sneeze at but says that there is something about Konechika. Nana comments about how Konechika is the one who is always shaking like a leaf, which Galand asks what is it about him that's caught his eye. Noshimitsu says that its his name, which Nana and Galand are confuzed by this. They notices that Konechika, Renga, and Tonkachi are look over the canyon and wonder what those three are doing.

At the canyon, Tonkachi and Renga comments about how high it is and how they can't see the bottom which Konechika says that they would die if they fell. Tonkachi comments about how Hammer Island was dangerous too, and how this kinds brings back memories of the days that he spent with Renga and the rest of the islanders. Konechika comments about how Tonkachi and Renga came from a dangerous place, but says that there's always someone under them in this world and that he thinks they should keep their chin up. Renga asks Konechika where he is from, which Konechika says that he from a place called Build Dump and explains that its a country ravaged by war. Konechika explains that its a poverty-stricken slum surrounded by dangerous and toxic waste, and that the people scavenge for construction materials from the garbage and sell it to make a living. Konechika also says that its a daily occurrence to run into bug-infested friends and parents who are only shadows of their former selves, and that its a life without food or shelter. Konechika says that he wants to be a Buildon Builder, and transform that land into a place where everyone can live a proper life. Konechika explains that once he becomes a top builder, he will earn tons and be able to support everyone. Konechika says that the Vigor Methods of Construction might be able to turn that country of garbage into a paradise but is not very confident about it and figures that he might as well try. Tonkachi says that Konechika is a good guy and that he is sure hope everyone can pass the test, which Renga and Konechika agrees with Tonkachi.

Shizuha asks if they are done yet, and if they can get up if they are done since they are in the way. Tonkachi recognizes Shizuha, which Shizuha decides to give Tonkachi a warning and says that Tonkachi shouldn't use Vigor haphazardly. Shizuha then asks Smith that he doesn't care what form their bridge takes, which Smith says that he is right as long as he can get across. Shizuha throws his strung throwing star across the canyon, which Smith says that Shizuha if first measuring the distance with a thread. As the star hits the other side, Shizuha says that the distance is three and a half kilometers which shocks Konechika and Renga. They asks how he is going to build a bridge that long, which Shizuha says that he is not. Shizuha sticks the thread to the grounds and says that his bridge is already done. Shizuha then starts to walk across the thread, which shocks the others. Everyone comments about how Shizuha is walking across on the thread and that the thread is his bridge. Smith thinks about how Shizuha is a descandents of the silent builder and what they are known for. Smith also thinks about how Shizuha might just place first in the draft this year, but the Valley Styx is not that simple.

Haka asks Smith if a bridge is really necessary, which Smith is confused with this. Haka explains that construction for him is might, an authority and symbol for power, and nothing more than a means of control. Haka then asks that a grave would be more than suffice for those that are weak, which Smith asks who Haka is.

As Shizuha walks across his bridge, everyone finds out that Shizuha has just walked right into a nest of preta spiders.

## Story Impact

* The second test of the Vigor Methods of Construction exam begins and its building a bridge.
* It is explained that their are three principal way of conveying Vigor.
* The Builderz Jr. are mentioned.
* The Balloon Hotel is shown.
* Build Dump is mentioned.
* The Eliwood family is explained.
* Preta Spiders are shown.

## Characters by Appearance

* Tonkachi
* Renga
* Konechika
* Shizuha Eliwood
* Pokemichin
* Smith I
* Teku
* Haka
* Bar Taurus
* Maguni
* Noshimitsu
* Beeper
* Cork
* Nana Schreider
* Galand Do
* Coputah
* Neriyuki

## Site Navigation

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