The audience has chosen.
Despite the judges’ verdict going to the challenger, Iron Chef Dialog Draconis has triumphed in the end! The lure of Endymion’s linguistic puzzles was compelling enough to deliver a surprise victory, defanging fears that they might be too difficult.
Congratulations, @Draconis, for a stunning display of mastery over both Dialog and the craft of IF. The first of what will surely be many victories for the invicible Iron Chefs has been notched. Who will be next to challenge them?