This was already Catherine's third death. Due to the game settings, the resurrection time increased with each death, and this time it took her half an hour to resurrect.
As she continually sank into the Nightmare Swamp, Catherine remained conscious,
reflecting on how her impulsive and reckless behavior had led to her being instantly killed. Unlike her previous two deaths in battle, she did not rage or go crazy, which could have caused some disturbances in parts of the Nightmare Space.
This time, she was very calm,
hugging her knees and immersing herself deeply into the nightmare, quietly waiting for her rebirth—her black lips even wearing a slight smile.
"Ha ha... I can't believe I made such a mistake. If the boss finds out, I'll definitely be demoted to an apprentice clown, not to mention possibly having to reassess my membership.
Is it the lengthy vacation that has made me physically lax? Or have I stayed in the circus too long, becoming too arrogant and conceited?