Legend of Banyu Batuah Natural Lake

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“You must bring a rope from the wood billan (plants whose stems spread on the ground) that grows not far from around the waterfall.” Then, the White Lizard explained again, “Wahai brave young man, the rope will be used for climbing the peak of the very steep Mount Bajuin. But, remember! To take a wooden billiard is not an easy thing because there is a waiter, namely a snake that is very poisonous. You must also first conquer the serpent. Do you dare, young man?” ask the White Lizard again.“Whatever obstacles stand in the way of my journey to obtain that lucky water, I will face. It is my noble duty to help others. I will do my best, O White Lizard, in conquering the great serpent,” Halaban told the White Lizard.“Truly, you are a valiant young man, young man,” said the White Lizard.“It is not wrong to choose the rich man to send you to take lucky water,” said White Lizard with admiration.Then, White Lizard also said, “Alright young man, please do your duty. Don't forget you asked the Almighty to protect and take care of you in your struggle!”Halaban did not forget to thank the White Lizard for telling her how to take lucky water and advise her.“Thank you, White Lizard. I'll continue my journey.”White Lizard also said, “Happy fight, young man. Hope you can take that lucky water!”With the courage he had, Halaban came and looked for bilaran plants that spread around the slopes of Bukit Bajuin. However, just as he reached out his hand to pull the bilaran plant stem, suddenly the snake hissed and directly attacked Halaban.Then, Halaban took a few steps back, this huge snake attacked and opened its mouth. The snake's tongue was sticking out and ready to bite and eat Halaban. However, Halaban quickly tried to avoid the bite of the big snake.The snake was very angry and continued to try to attack Halaban, but Halaban did not serve the attack of the big snake. Halaban realized that she was also guilty of having awakened and disturbed the residence of the great snake.This large, highly venomous snake was constantly attacking Halaban ferociously. Until Halaban was forced to stop the big snake attack with a piece of wood twig and clamp his head, the snake was caught by him to be released back into the bushes that grew tall and bushy around the place.Halaban deliberately did not want to kill the snake because he felt guilty to make a snake edung disturbed and angry. However, it is strange that the snake suddenly disappeared and did not make the slightest trace of its existence. The fears of Halaban that had disturbed the serenity of the snake had vanished. He felt very guilty for teasing the snake.In fact, he was afraid the snake was seriously injured which could lead to death. After being able to conquer the snake, Halaban took a bundle of rope from the wood billiards. After resting for a while, the young man continued his climb to the second hill which is quite high.The second hill is high enough also so that Halaban must use a rope from the wood of the billiards to hold on. To climb on this second hill, he had to use a rope from the billiard wood earlier. After the second hill was conquered, he, he also found a large expanse of rocks on which flows a high waterfall and so beautiful.Halaban also rested for a moment on a large rock to unwind. After enough rest, he will continue the climb to the top of the third hill, the highest peak where lucky water is located.