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[[File:Np longcorridor.jpg|thumb|The confirmed Long Corridor painting by Ghaleo]]

[[File:Np longcorridor.jpg|thumb|The confirmed Long Corridor painting by Ghaleo]]

The story seemed to have been corroborated by Ghaleo's wealthy lifestyle, that he began to display after his return from the [[continent#peace_congress|Peace Congress]]. However, he never identified the generous nobleman, nor has the painting ever resurfaced. In several recorded conversations, the famous painter seemed to imply that the nobleman was from Loodon and was afraid that his behavior would be considered treacherous in light of the political situation. However, that interpretation did not seem to make sense neither to some of the skeptics at the time, nor to the political experts of the era working today: Loodon Empire was a pretty liberal society and while things have deteriorated during War, nothing at the time should have hinted at the danger.

The story seemed to have been corroborated by Ghaleo's wealthy lifestyle, that he began to display after his return from the [[continent#Peace_Congress|Peace Congress]]. However, he never identified the generous nobleman, nor has the painting ever resurfaced. In several recorded conversations, the famous painter seemed to imply that the nobleman was from Loodon and was afraid that his behavior would be considered treacherous in light of the political situation. However, that interpretation did not seem to make sense neither to some of the skeptics at the time, nor to the political experts of the era working today: Loodon Empire was a pretty liberal society and while things have deteriorated during War, nothing at the time should have hinted at the danger.

Later, Ghaleo changed his story. According to his memoir "The landscapes I've drawn", he did not know who the nobleman was and was not able to locate him himself. Ghaleo wrote:

Later, Ghaleo changed his story. According to his memoir "The landscapes I've drawn", he did not know who the nobleman was and was not able to locate him himself. Ghaleo wrote:

<blockquote>Many times I wished to lay my eyes on that painting, for I felt that it was one of those rare times for an artist when the muse descended into their soul to guide in creation of something truly timeless. And I wanted to experience this feeling once more. But the buyer was nowhere to be found and my letters to the North, South, East and West came back, bearing no good news.</blockquote>

<blockquote>Many times I wished to lay my eyes on that painting, for I felt that it was one of those rare times for an artist when the muse descended into their soul to guide in creation of something truly timeless. And I wanted to experience this feeling once more. But the buyer was nowhere to be found and my letters to the North, South, East and West came back, bearing no good news.</blockquote>