The sound of the calm gurgling river caresses the ears, creating a calming backdrop to the view of the small village located at the foot of Mount Kinabalu.
Bamboo houses with palm leaf roofs are scattered along well-maintained dirt roads.
Shady trees provide refreshing shade under the warm tropical sun.
Among the trees, a young man named Tambulion entered the village after his long journey into the forest.
His steps were energetic, and his eyes were sparkling as he looked around him.
The cool air of the dense forest is mixed with the scent of wildflowers and wet leaves.
Tambulion: (sighing) This firewood is getting harder to find.
I have to hurry before the sun sets.
With agility, Tambulion stepped through the winding paths, along the alley of trees that towered high into the sky.
The sunlight shone brilliantly on the ground, creating interesting shadows on the muddy ground.
Suddenly, his gaze fell on an object hidden behind the bushes at the edge of the forest.
You can see an ancient jar buried in the ground.
Tambulion felt curious and approached him carefully.
Tambulion: (surprised) Wow, what is this? (starts digging the jar) Looks like there’s something in it.
Carefully, Tambulion dug the soil around the jar until finally he managed to reveal the object from under the ground.
When the jar opened, he was greeted by an unexpected sight – a colorful rooster lying inside.
Magic Chicken: (talking) Hi, I’m a magic chicken. I can help you in your troubles. In return, you must take good care of me.
Tambulion: (fascinated) How amazing! I will take care of you the best I can, magic chicken.
After promising to take good care of the magic chicken, Tambulion decided to take the animal back to the village.
The two of them walked back to the village under the warm sunshine.
Their journey home was accompanied by the cheerful sound of birds chirping in the trees, and the fragrant scent of wildflowers wafting through the air.
Arriving at the village, they were greeted by friendly and warm villagers.
Tambulion: (every day feeds the magic chicken) Well, here is your food, magic chicken. Hope you enjoy.
The magic chicken grew big and strong, and its presence brought blessings to the village.
However, their peace was disturbed one day when the village was attacked by robbers hungry for wealth.
The robbers appeared with a loud roar, burned the houses and plundered the village treasures.
The villagers, including Tambulion, tried to fight back, but they were outnumbered.
Tambulion: (desperate) How is this, we can’t fight them ourselves!
Magic Chicken: Kokokooo!
The crowing sound of the magic rooster echoed in the air, breaking the tense silence of the village.
The robbers, frightened by the noise, thought that large reinforcements were coming to fight them.
Robber 1: (scared) What is that sound? Are reinforcements coming?
Robber 2: (panicked) Come on, let’s get out of here!
The robbers ran helter-skelter leaving the village, and peace returned to the small village at the foot of Mount Kinabalu.
Tambulion: (grateful) Thank you, magic chicken! You have saved us all!
Ayam Sakti: (happy) No problem, Tambulion. Remember my message to always help others in need.
Tambulion and the villagers lived happily and peacefully after that, and the story about the miracle of the magic chicken continued to be a story that was remembered in the small village.