Chapter 10

## Chapter Chronology

**The Prelims**  is the 10th chapter in the *Build King* manga series.

## Summary

As the three notice the other participants, Renga comments about how this place has a very different vibe. It is explains that a Buildon License is issued yearly and regulated by the Buildon for those who have passed their construction skills exam. The License is considered proof of a craftman's abilities, and those who carry this license will never be jobless. Every exam season, many master carpenters and scouts from major construction companies gather in search of the most gifted rookies.

As everyone is amazed at Nana and Akana, when they notice Smith of Fort Construction. As Smith comments about how he drank to much, which Nana greets him and asks if he finished that work on the shelter dome. Smith says that it took them a year to complete and the launch party lasted a week. Smith asks Nana if he has a spare liver that he could bum off him, but Nana says no since he only got the one. Smith asks Akana if she minds if he stays at her Rejuvenation House, which Akana says that it's girls only and that smith should treat her to a barbecue dinner. As woman squeal when Neriyuki and Noshimitsu arrive, Noshimitsu thanks them and tells them to come see their construction concerts again. Nana comments about how rare it is that Noshimitsu showed up, which Noshimitsu says that he heard some good talent was coming this time and there's someone else here even more rarely seen that he is. Nana notices Galand and comments about how he never thought he'd ever get to meet him since Galand usually does construction in the deep sea. Nana asks Galand how's life on land after so long, which Galand says in ultrasonic waves that its so noisy on land and that he wants to go back to the ocean where its quiet. Nana tells him to quit taking in ultrasonic waves and asks what is he doing up here, which Galand replies that he is scouting. Galand explains that Upside-Down Castle's renovation even made headlines under water and that he came to see the two who carried out the construction, while saying that he might recruit them to his team in ultrasonic waves. Smith asks Galand if he has any mermaid stomach medicine, which Galand says that he doesn't have any on him. Galand says that he heard that Smith is the proctor for this year's Vigor Method of Construction exam, which Smith is confused by this. Noritoshi says that that is not good, Akana says that Smith is hungover from last night, which Nana says that Smith is more likely hungover from last week.

At the Vigor Method of Construction exam site, Tonkachi greets everyone and says that they should do their best on the exam together. As no one responds to him, Tonkachi wonders what gives. One of the participants says that this ain't general registration and Tonkachi should run along home. He says some more stuff but he is censored by his partner, which Cork says that he is full of self-censor ship. The partner calls the participants Bar and says that Tonkachi and Renga are the ones that everyone's been talkin about, and that they are supposed to be the apprentices of some legendary builder. Bar says that his partner can't be serious, since Renga is a lanky little beta. Cork tells Bar to knock it off since that is no way to treat someone. Cork asks Bar if he were raised by wild animals, which Bar asks how could she tell that he was raised in the wild. Cork says that he's got a fly buzzing around him and expresses how she hates flies. Cork asks why Bar has a fly buzzing around him and for it to stay away from her, but she winds up slapping Bar when the fly comes near here. Bar says that Cork will pay for that and is censored when he says what he is going to do to her. Renga says that their is no need for such vile language, which Bar tells him to shut his mouth and hits Renga. Tonkachi gets angry at Bar and says no hitting, while slapping Bar into a wall. Tonkachi asks Renga if he is okay, which Renga says that he is fine. Bar partner asks if he is alright, which Bar says that he is. Bar says that Tonkachi has done it now and is censored on what he is going to do to Tonkachi. Bar's partner tells Bar to not go all out on them since his punch can smash boulders. Bar hits Tonkachi with his Wrecking Bar Punch, but is shocked that Tonkachi is perfectly fine. Tonkachi notices that the fly has been smashed, and thanks Bar while thinking that Bar was going for the fly all along. Tonkachi hugs Bar and says that he knew that Bar was a good guy along with apologizing for hitting him, but Bar tells hit to knock it off. Bar goes to hit Tonkachi, which Shizuha stops him and says that that is far enough. As Bar recognizes Shizuha, Konechika thinks about how Bar and Shizuha mean business.

Suddenly the doors to the site open, and someone says that they must be sick and tired of waiting and thanks them for their patience. The guy tells those that are taking the Vigor Methods of Construction exam, to get their butts inside. Everyone thinks that this guy is really fishy.

## Story Impact

* A Buildon License is explained.
* Multiple characters are introduced.
	+ Smith I, Neriyuki, Noshimitsu, Galand, Bar Taurus, and Nitch & Satch

* Multiple groups are introduced.
	+ Builderz and Buil °C

* Fort Construction is mention.
* Akana's Rejuvenation House is mentioned.
* Smith is the proctor of this year's Vigor Method of Construction Exam.

## Characters by Appearance

* Tonkachi
* Cork
* Renga
* Shizuha Eliwood
* Konechika
* Haka
* Maguni
* Teku
* Bar Taurus (Formally Debut)
* Smith I *(Debut)*
* Neriyuki *(Debut)*
* Noshimitsu (Debut

* Galand *(Debut)*
* Nitch & Satch *(Debut)*

## Site Navigation

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