Chapter 6

## Chapter Chronology

**The Renovation of Upside-Down Castle** (リフォーム逆さ城, *Rifōmu sakasa-jō*) is the 6th chapter of the *Build King* manga series.

## Summary

As the group heads to Cape Batt, Tonkachi asks Cork about the long, narrow twisting path. Cork says that its Dragon Spine Road, and explains that it is the bones of a giant dragon that once ruled over this continent, remain her to this day. Cork continues to explain that it spans for miles, the land on it is prospers, and safe from any evil creatures, which Tonkachi says that that is amazing. Cork says that Cape Batt is at the end of it and that they can see it now. Tonkachi sees Upside-Down Castle and wonders about it. Cork says that that is the house she want them to renovate, and explains that its her home, Upside-Down Castle.

Back at Renoveport, Nana wonders why Tonkachi and Renga are heading to Cape Batt since its a D-rank environment. Nana comments about how Upside-Down Castle is riddled with mysteries. Suddenly Nana is contacted by by Copu, who asks where he has been for so long and that they have to finish the site they were on before next month's master carpenter meeting. Nana says that he doesn't have time to be thinking about the construction site right now, which Capu says that there has been an accident at the site and tells him to get here pronto. Nana tries to explain but Capu cuts contact, which Nana says that this sucks and why doesn't anything go his way.

At Cape Batt, the group is walking towards the castle since the House-Beast didn't want to come near Upside-Down Castle. Tonkachi comments about the situation, which Renga wonders if their is something about Upside-Down Castle that it doesn't like. As they get closer, Tonkachi and Renga are shocked that their is a village at the cap which Cork reveals that the village is called Battville. As they enter the town, everyone greets Cork and calls her princess which Cork says that its good to be home. Tonkachi asks if Cork is a princess or a boss, which Cork is not a boss and that she is totally a princess. A villager comments about how it not often they get visitors to such a dangerous area, which Tonkachi says that this place is dangerous. Tonkachi says that its like they are back like they lived on Hammer Island and sorta feels like home.

Cork tells them that here is the entrance to the castle, which Tonkachi says that their is a gate right beyond the gate. Cork says that he is right and that the castle is on the underside of the cliff. Cork tells them to follow him, which Tonkachi asks how she expects them to follow her. Tonkachi says that they are totally gonna fall, which Cork realizes that they are not wearing Gecko Shoes. Tonkachi wonders what Gecko Shoes are, which Cork explains what Gecko Shoes are and how they help with walking on walls or ceilings. Cork says that they can just use the steps to climb down, which Tonkachi tells Renga to hold on to him. As Tonkachi climbs to Upside-Down Castle, Tonkachi comments about how their is a castle with an entrance like this. As they get closer to the castle, Cork shows them the castle which Tonkachi is amazed that its really built upside down.

Cork notes that her father is waiting at the front door, which Batt says that he heard what happened. Cork says that this should speed things up, and introduces Tonkachi and Renga as the builders who are going to fix up the castle. Batt says that those two are doing the construction work and asks if that is supposed to be a joke since they have him in stitches. As Batt laughs, Cork guides them into the castle which Batt says that he is not done yet. Batt says that they can't just waltz into his castle since is has history, which Cork wonders what the big deal is since they are just going to discuss the renovations inside. Batt asks how Cork expects him to allow a couple of untrustworthy strangers off the street to touch his house, since they look to be little more than children. Batt explains that this castle was built with special materials and construction methods and says that children look like they hardly have skills.

Batt asks if they have a master, which Tonkachi says that their master is Shovel. Batt is shocked by this and wonder if they mean that Shovel, which Cork says that its hard to make sense of his visuals if he puts them upside down in the balloons. Cork comments says that Tonkachi and Renga are apprentices to a crazy guy like that since most people would turn tail and run, which Renga asks if they know their master. Batt says that there isn't a soul in the world who doesn't know Shovel, and explains that Shovel is the third generation master builder who runs the legendary syndicate called the Carpenters. Batt says that the carpenters are the only team to crack the code of the structure of the Build Kings, and that Shovel is the closest man in the world to being a Build Master. Tonkachi is shocked to find out that their master was such an awesome guy, which Renga says that Shovel was heading to do construction work on a Build Kings.

Batt decides to invite them in for some blood tea, which Cork says that her fathers sudden change in attitude is creeping him out. As they head inside, Tonkachi comments about how the interior is upside down too. Batt explains that invertedness is the signature trait of the Batt family and that they are welcome to walk on the ceiling if they wish, which Cork says that she is going to walk on the ceiling too. Bartholomew and that other staff member greet Cork, which Cork says that she is home while Tonkachi says that there is a whole bunch of them. Cork introduces Bartholomew and the no name staff of the castle, much to the shock of the no-name staff. Tonkachi why they all waling on the ceiling, which Batholomew explains that the Batt family's passion for invertedness has actually waned significantly and that the blood rushes to their head and enlarges their faces. Batholomew also explains that more and more youths these days question the importance of being upside-down, and that no one drinks any blood either. Tonkachi tells Renga to watch out since it seems that Cork drinks blood, which Cork says that she does not and is a huge fan of herbal tea and that she is human. Bat says that not drinking blood is pathetic and wonders what the world is coming to.

Batholomew informs Batt that a small gang of House-Bandits is up to no good again, and that people are starting to question his authority since he is the one in charge of them. Batt says that he will teach them a lesson and to make the preparations since they will depart tomorrow, which everyone agrees. Batholomew tells Cork that he hope that she builds a splendid castle, which Cork thanks him. Tonkachi says that since everything is settled, they should hurry up and get on with the construction. Tonkachi says that the first thing is demolition, which Cork tells him that nothing has been put away and that he hasn't looked at the blueprints first. Tonkachi comments about how this is a pretty wacky castle, which Renga asks who built this things anyway. Cork says that they don't know since it was built 10,000 years ago and that it was never registered wtih the building authorities, and all they know for sure is that it was done by a very skilled builder. Renga looks at the wall and notices that its a strange material.

Cork takes them to her room and tells them not to steal her panties since this is the first time she had boys in here, which Tonkachi asks who would want to steal those. As Tonkachi is impressed that its inverted, Cork shows them the blueprints. Tonkachi looks at the blueprints and give them to Renga while saying that its no fun, which Cork wonders what he mean that its no fun. Renga asks if it would be alright if they looked around the interior of the castle for a bit since there are a few things he wants to confirm before they start rebuilding, which Cork agrees to it. Cork tells Tonkachi that no one lives in the east wing, so that he can tear it down if he wants. Tonkachi agrees to it, which Cork says that she will lend him a pair of Gecko Shoes but only if he can tear it down.

Tonkachi heads out and comments about how amazing these Gecko Shoes are. Tonkachi then comments about the view and how he is feeling pumped since this is his first construction site since arriving on the continent. Tonkachi thinks about how this is their very first house and for their master to just watch them. As Tonkachi gets to work, Tonkachi wonders what Cork meant by if he can tear it down and that Cork doesn't know how strong the Vigor Hammer is. Tonkachi says that he will dismantle this place in one blow and attacks the castle. Tonkachi is shocked that his hammer didn't leave even a dent and wonders what is going on since this castle is wrecked. Tonkachi then continues to hit the castle.

Inside the castle, Cork hears the hammering and thinks about how it sounds like its going to be impossible even for Tonkachi. Renga notices that paints, which Cork says that they are portraits of House-Beasts who lived long ago and that its her father's collection. Renga notices a large painting, which Cork explains that an ancestor to the Batt Family painted it. Cork asks if Renga remembers the Dragon Spine Road, and explains that this is what the dragon used to loo like when it was alive. Corks explains that its the dragon who became king of the continent with only a single fang, and comments about how its amazing that, even through it is dead, the wild beasts fear it to much to come near here, and that its entire being is infused into its former territory. Renga notices that dragon's fang and realizes something.

Elsewhere, Batt remembers when Cork told him that she would become a designer and build them a new castle when she's all grown up, which Batt says that he can't wait to see it. Batt looks at the sun and comments about how the sunset rises over the cape once more.

## Story Impact

* Dragon Spine Road is introduced.
* Battville is introduced.
* The shoes known as Gecko Shoes are introduced and explained.
* The group known as The Carpenters are introduced.

## Characters by Appearance

* Renga
* Cork
* Tonkachi
* Nana Schreider
* Batt
* Shovel *(Mentioned)*
* Batholomew

## Site Navigation

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