One or two of the men backed off, but the rest stayed in place, having plenty of experience with...unwilling victims. The group moved forward, enclosing on Ruby and Maka.
Ruby snapped his fingers, casting an illusion of invisibility over himself and Maka. The slave traders wouldn't be able to see them, but it would still be hard to break out of the circle. "Maka, let's go!"
He used the blunt end of his weapon to jab one man in the stomach. The confused slave trader doubled over, but more quickly filled his spot, swimming their swords randomly to try and catch the attacker. Ruby backed up, bashing another one over the head.