Ascendance of a Bookworm

1. A villain threatens a child, brandishing a knife and explicitly stating a desire to 'gouge [her] eyes out'. 2. Myne, in a state of emotional distress and mana overload, loses control of her magical power and 'crushes' the High Priest during a confrontation where her family is threatened.

1. The BBFC notes 'infrequent and undetailed references to 'concubines' and 'mistresses'' in the series. 2. A young female character is depicted as being afraid of men due to a veiled reference to past child sexual abuse, having been 'forced to offer 'her flower' to an older male priest.' Myne's friend, Freida, also agrees to become a noble's concubine upon coming of age to receive treatment for her illness.

1. Myne possesses a significant amount of mana, an inherited magical ability, which she occasionally loses control of, resulting in powerful and destructive outbursts such as 'crushing' the High Priest. 2. Magical items are utilized in the world, such as those for preventing eavesdropping, and the 'Devouring' illness itself is a magical condition requiring mana-based treatment, often provided by the nobility.

1. Myne suffers from the 'Devouring,' a chronic illness that causes debilitating fevers and pain, and is explicitly stated to be fatal if untreated, creating ongoing tension and fear for her well-being. 2. Instances of intense threat include Myne's parents being threatened with execution by nobles, and Myne herself being physically threatened and nearly taken by force by the High Priest.

1. Noble and religious characters frequently use derogatory terms towards commoners, such as 'dirty commoner,' 'street rat,' and 'worm,' highlighting the societal disrespect. 2. The High Priest initially dismisses Myne and her family with extreme harshness due to their poverty and commoner status, attempting to take Myne by force when her parents resist. A child orphan also protests loudly and rudely when learning about gender separation in the temple.