diff --git a/mixnet/v2/sim/config.yaml b/mixnet/v2/sim/config.yaml
index c71d4b1..76d26d8 100644
--- a/mixnet/v2/sim/config.yaml
+++ b/mixnet/v2/sim/config.yaml
@@ -19,7 +19,7 @@ mixnet:
   # A probability of sending a cover message within a cycle if not sending a real message
   cover_message_prob: 0.2
   # A maximum preparation time (delay) before sending the message
-  max_message_prep_time: 0.3
+  max_message_prep_time: 0.05
   # A maximum delay of messages mixed in a mix node
   max_mix_delay: 3