Babel Brigade - Combat Begins

Babel Brigade - Combat Begins is the fourth episode of the Magical Girl Spec-Ops Asuka anime. It aired on February 2, 2019.

Summary
Public Safety learns about Nozomi's kidnapping, but refuses to act since they are not equipped to handle magical threats. Rather than request assistance from the JSDF, they believe Nozomi's death can be used as a political tool to secure additional funding. Iizuka informs Asuka of the situation, and she and Kurumi decide to rescue Nozomi on their own. The pair soon confront Abigail, who had kidnapped and tortured Nozomi to lure them out and capture them for her queen. While Abigail pursues Kurumi as she escapes with Nozomi, Asuka prepares to face off against the two Russian magical mercenaries, Storozh and Povar.