Unlike the others, who had swiftly compiled their own release lists, Allensky, the physical coach, had been agonizing over the task ever since Richard issued his directive. Since that day, his life had turned into a nightmare.
He couldn't shake the constant anxiety. The release list felt like an ominous cloud, casting a shadow over every moment.
Each time he spoke to a player, he saw the desperation in their eyes, their fear of being cast aside.
His relatively young age made him more relatable to the players, and as a result, he had become more of a friend than a coach to them. He often spent time outside of training with them, attending parties and socializing.
"Coach, is the release list real?" one player had asked him, his voice trembling as if trying to read the truth in his face.
Another player, shifting nervously, had asked, "Wait, my name's not on it, right?"
