?"Good afternoon Master~! How was your first day of school?"


    Ci warmly greeted Napoleon who was standing before her, and as always, wearing that vibrant smile that seemed to have a calming and rejuvenating effect on him.


    "It''s always the same," Napoleon replied as he entered the room, ncing around and taking notice of the clean and organized space.


    Ci chuckled softly. "Well, I''m d that at least your day went smoothly. Would you like me to prepare some snacks and tea for you?"


    "That would be lovely, thank you," Napoleon replied, taking a seat on the couch.


    As Ci busied herself with preparing the tea, Napoleon pondered about preparation for his thesis proposal. The 200 livres that Louis loaned to him was a huge help, and now he only has to use it.


    Nics Léonard Sadi Carnot hypothesized that heat could be converted into work in a reversible process and that the greater the temperature difference between two systems, the greater the potential for work. This idea paved the way for the establishment of the secondw of thermodynamics by Lord Kelvin and usius, which stated that heat could not be converted into work without a loss of energy.


    Joules was also integral to the advancement of the scientific theory of heat. He coborated with Lord Kelvin and conducted an experiment at the brewery of John Edward Calley, in which they measured the amount of mechanical work required to turn a paddle in a tank of water and the resulting temperature increase of the water. They found that the amount of work done was proportional to the temperature increase, and from this, they concluded that heat is a form of energy. This experiment became known as the Joule-Thomson experiment, and it was a significant contribution to the development of the concept of energy conservation, which is the firstw of thermodynamics.


    Meaning Napoleon can introduce twows of thermodynamics in one single thesis. Bybining Carnot''s theoretical understanding with Joule''s experimental evidence, he could provide aprehensive overview of thews of thermodynamics and their implications for various fields of study.


    As for the experiment to prove it, he could conduct the same experiment that Lord Kelvin and Joule had conducted, but with some modifications. He could use a more advanced setup and instruments to obtain more urate results. Moreover, he could also explore the practical applications of thesews in areas such as engineering, physics, chemistry, and even biology.


    As he was lost in thought, mumbling words, Ci couldn''t help but feel a sense of admiration for Napoleon. He was always liked when engrossed in certain topics, most often when working and studying. She loved observing and staring at Napoleon who seemed so focused and passionate about his work.


    "Master, your snack and tea are ready," Ci said, interrupting Napoleon''s thoughts and bringing him back to reality.


    Napoleon snapped out of his train of thought and nced at Ci, who was carrying a tray


    with a pot of steaming tea and a te of delicious-looking pastries.


    "Thank you, Ci," Napoleon said with a smile as he reached for a pastry.


    Ci sat down next to Napoleon on the couch, watching him eat and sipping on her own cup of tea.


    "Uhm~!" Napoleon moaned softly. "This cookie is good. Did you make it yourself?"


    "Yes, I did," Ci replied with a hint of pride in her voice. "I''m d that you liked it, it makes my heart happy to see you enjoying my baking."


    As Napoleon continued eating the confectionaries and sipping the tea, Ci suddenly leaned forward and reached over to the buttons of his uniform.


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    "Master…allow me to personally remove your uniform," Ci said as she continued unbuttoning his uniform, and removing it from him. He could feel her hands gently sliding the fabric off his shoulders, revealing the white undershirt beneath. After that, she proceeded to remove his leather shoes and socks.


    Napoleon felt a wave of heat rise to his cheeks as Ci undressed him, her hands moving with practiced ease. Normally, Ci would do something surprising that would always catch him off guard. Though this is just a perk of having a personal maid.


    Once his shoes and socks were off, Ci stood up and walked over to a nearby cab, retrieving a fresh set of clothes for Napoleon. She handed them to him and then proceeded to gather up his uniform and other items, cing them neatly in a pile on the floor.


    "You can take care of the rest master~or perhaps you want me to assist you further?" Ci asked, looking at Napoleon with a coy smile.


    "This girl is sus!" He screamed inwardly, there''s no way a thirteen-year-old girl like him can do such flirtatious remarks. Like where the hell did she learn it anyway? She always acts out of her age. "I better watch her carefully here…" Or perhaps, he can use her.


    That''s right, Ci being his personal maid presented a new opportunity for him, a partner. In the future, he would conduct a lot of experiments that he couldn''t do alone, having her as an assistant would prove to be beneficial for him in the long run.


    "Ci, I have observed that you are a capabledy, you are smart, talented, and hardworking. So, I have a proposition for you."


    "Proposition…" Ci repeated, wondering what Napoleon had to offer her.


    "Ci, why don''t you be my partner? And by that, I mean you are going to help me out with everything."


    "Partner…you say…Master…are you proposing to me?!" Ci squealed.


    Napoleon was taken aback by Ci''s response. "No, no, no," he said quickly. "I mean partner in the sense of an assistant. You know, like a colleague."


    Ci looked crestfallen for a moment before her face lit up again. "Oh, I understand now, Master! Of course, I would be honored to be your partner."


    Napoleon let out a sigh of relief. He didn''t want Ci to get the wrong idea about their rtionship. He needed her as a partner, not a romantic interest.


    "Excellent," he said with a smile. "Now that you have agreed, I will have to teach you everything I know, from science, to military tactics, and martial arts. Starting tomorrow, you will follow my morning routine and spend time studying with me."


    What Napoleon wanted really is a right hand, someone that is devoutly loyal to him and easy to control. Ci seemed to fit the bill and it would be a waste if she is not used to her potential.


    "But what about the deal we madest week…that I can only stay here until…"


    "Ah, that. Forget about that," Napoleon cut her off. "I think having you with me is beneficial in the long run, so when the letter arrives from Corsica, I will write another letter telling my parents that I have changed my mind and have epted you fully," Napoleon said and continued. "So, are you up to the task? Ci are you ready to be my right hand"


    "Yes master," Ci said reverently as she bowed her head.


    "Very well, this is going to be exhrating."