USB superdrive wont work despite USB c adapter

I asked Apple customer support whether the USB superdrive would work with my MacBookAir 13'retina 2019. The agent ( through chat) stated that as long as I have an adapter it should. I have a Satechi USB C adapter, purchased through apple as well so I bought the drive. I have tried to use it but a notification states that I should connect it to a USB port as it needs power. I read through the discussions and someone got a better result when he upgraded to Monterey. I did that and it still is not working. Should I return it or is there a way for this to work?