An elderly woman called the "Witch" lives isolated on a remote planet. She lures space travelers to her dwelling, kills them, and consumes them. This cannibalistic mission specifically targets individuals linked to oppressive regimes.

Originally named Annie, she was the lover of astronaut Yukei before his anti-government activities led to his exile. Decades passed during Yukei's cryogenic space travel, creating a significant age gap between them while political revolutions reshaped Earth's government.

When Yukei arrives on her planet under orders from the revolutionary government to assassinate her, she confronts him. She reveals the new regime perpetuates corruption and exploitation, mirroring the injustices of the old government. She frames her cannibalism as resistance against these oppressive systems.

Her character reinterprets the cannibalistic ogress (onibaba) from the Noh play "Kurozuka," the story's foundational motif. Embodying the duality of Japanese folklore archetypes like the yamauba (mountain witch) and oni-woman, she displays both destructive traits and revelatory traits. She threatens physical harm while exposing harsh truths about political corruption and the passage of time.

Her encounter with Yukei culminates in an unresolved confrontation. After revealing her identity as Annie and condemning the government he serves, she faces execution by her former lover. The story concludes without confirming her ultimate fate, maintaining ambiguity about whether Yukei completes his mission.