Even this is only a possibility.
Therefore it has a question mark attached at the end.
As it isn’t absolute, Rückner-otouto can’t complain about it either since it doesn’t exceed the level of a rumor.
All the more because has done the same thing before.
『Furthermore, given that Wend has returned safely, everyone will realize that the rumor of the other side has been a lie. Conversely, Head Rückner’s methods are…』 (Erwin)
As Erw says, Rückner-otouto’s way of gossiping isn’t something that will vanish this easily.
Even if I returned safely, it doesn’t mean that the possibility of him somehow influencing the adventurer’s guild disappeared.