Because the Divine King did not want another god who "created humans" like Prometheus to emerge, he did not arrange for a deity to personally create the fourth generation of humans but instead used humans as intermediaries. Therefore, Odysseus's argument may apply to the Bronze Age but not to their generation.
There was a somewhat sophistical inclination in this, but that's just the nature of debates. They are not about truly clarifying the issues but about expressing one's views and showcasing artistry in language and individual talent.
Once these words were uttered, the situation in the venue stabilized once again; however, nobody thought that Andrea would be stumped by this.
The player, who had risen to fame like a comet, had proven her capabilities, and everyone was anticipating her response.
And true to expectations, under the watchful eyes of the audience, Andrea remained as calm as before.