Crossbell

An autonomous prefecture located in the western part of the continent of Semeria. Being sandwiched between the two great powers of Erebonia and Calvard, it has been the subject of intense territorial disputes since the Middle Ages, but 70 years ago, it regarded both as suzeraints and established itself as an autonomous prefecture. Since then, the city of Crossbell in the center of the state has developed into one of the few huge trading cities on the continent, becoming a transit station for railways and international regular flying ships between the Empire and the Republic, and in recent years it has developed into an international financial city. After investing in bank capital, it also experimentally introduced tourism industries such as theme parks and infrastructure such as guiding networks. However, huge taxes must be paid to the empire and the republic. Since there is no national sovereignty, various conflicts and incidents have also arisen. This place has become the target of territorial competition between the two major powers, and fierce territorial battles have been staged for many years. There was even a time when it became the State of Crossbell within the Empire. Now that it has overcome the difficulties commonly known as the "Re-incident", it has become independent again in the form of an autonomous prefecture with the Codex Country of Artoria as its suzerain.