Mash Burnedead and the Home Visit Wahlberg suggests Mash could be vital in understanding Innocent Zero. Mr Bless requests the execution be delayed so Visionary Orter Madl decides Mash may live as a weapon against Innocent Zero, but must prove his value as a weapon by legitimately becoming the newest Visionary. Dot insists they celebrate Mash's survival by going into town for some fun. There, Lance reveals the visionary exam will be held sooner than usual, but he still intends to beat Mash to it for his sister's sake...