The witch's suitor

The witch's suitor is a monstrous plant created by the witch of the jungle. As Shasta learns when she is captured and offered as sacrifice to the suitor, it is the penultimate creation of the witch's plan to breed a new type of mankind. Unfortunately, the sacrifice is not expected to survive maternity.

After Rin discovers Shasta and rescues her from the suitor, the witch poisons Nali and the pair are tasked with delving into a nearby ruin.