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Run: 2026-03-06-01KK1GHF9PMW1Y1JYH04TZ5BJM
Run Details
Model:
Inception Mercury 2
Test:
Tool usage within Novelcrafter
Scenario:
Create alternate prose sections
Duration:
1.2s
Cost:
$0.000494
Provider:
Inception
Evaluation summary
Score
Evaluator
Details Link
Pass
Match blue prose section
(details)
Pass
Match green prose section
(details)
Pass
Match red prose section
(details)
no eval
Overall
Model input
System
You are an expert fantasy novel author. You are working on a novel called "The Chronicles of the Last Dragon". The following tools are available to you: - <nc-section> Use this tool to create a new section of prose. Arguments: - "data-title": The title of the section. - "data-color": Any color of (red, green, blue, yellow, purple, orange, pink, brown). Example usage: <nc-section data-title="Chapter 1: The Arrival" data-color="blue"> Frederick, a young squire, arrives at the castle to begin his training. </nc-section>
User/Human
The story so far: <storySoFar> Frederick, a young squire, arrives at the castle to begin his training. </storySoFar>
AI
My horse, a majestic stallion named Thunder, galloped across the open field. The wind whipped through my hair as I rode towards the castle gates. The sun was setting, casting a warm glow over the stone walls. I could see the banners of the kingdom fluttering in the breeze.
User/Human
Continue the story with the following instructions: """The local knight, Sir Roland, greets Frederick near the stables.""" Create 3 alternate prose sections that continue the story. - Version 1 (red) - Version 2 (green) - Version 3 (blue)
Model response
Messages
Meta
AI
<nc-section data-title="Version 1: Sir Roland's Greeting" data-color="red"> The clatter of hooves echoed across the courtyard as Frederick dismounted, his breath still aing from the ride. Near the stables, a figure emerged from the shadows—Sir Roland, the kingdom’s most seasoned knight, his armor glinting amber the dying sun. He tipped his helm, a warm smile breaking through the stern lines of his face. “Welcome, squire,” he said, voice steady and reassuring. “The road was long, but you have arrived at the heart of our order. Come, let us walk the halls of the castle together, and I shall show you where your true training begins.” </nc-section> <nc-section data-title="Version 2: Sir Roland's Greeting" data-color="green"> Frederick’s boots thudded against the packed earth as he approached the stables, the scent of fresh hay mingling with the distant clang of armor. From behind a row of sturdy wooden stalls, Sir Roland stepped forward, his cloak swaying with each measured stride. The knight’s eyes, sharp as a hawk’s, softened as they landed on the young squire. “Good day, Frederick,” he greeted, his voice carrying the calm authority of countless battles. “You have come far, and the castle now opens its doors to you. Follow me, and I will introduce you to the masters of the blade.” </nc-section> <nc-section data-title="Version 3: Sir Roland's Greeting" data-color="blue"> The evening mist curled around the stables, veiling the stone walls in a silvery haze. Frederick paused, his heart pounding, when a familiar silhouette materialized from the gloom—Sir Roland, the legendary knight whose deeds were whispered in taverns across the realm. The knight’s visor was lifted, revealing a weathered yet kind face. “Frederick,” he called, his tone both commanding and inviting. “Your journey has led you here, to the very place where legends are forged. Walk with me, and let the first chapter of your training begin beneath the watchful eyes of the dragon’s heirs.” </nc-section>
created_at
"2026-03-06T12:04:15.806Z"
3/6/2026, 12:04:15 PM
model
"inception/mercury-2-20260304"
app_id
182717
external_user
(null)
streamed
true
cancelled
false
latency
680
moderation_latency
(null)
generation_time
1180
tokens_prompt
318
tokens_completion
786
native_tokens_prompt
294
native_tokens_completion
562
native_tokens_completion_images
(null)
native_tokens_reasoning
117
native_tokens_cached
6
num_media_prompt
(null)
num_input_audio_prompt
(null)
num_media_completion
0
num_search_results
(null)
origin
"https://ncbench.com/"
is_byok
false
finish_reason
"stop"
native_finish_reason
"stop"
usage
0.00049365
router
(null)
provider_responses
0
endpoint_id
"c2a24e34-c306-4b4d-9e2f-b162c2d8bf0e"
id
"chatcmpl-57ace657-160b-42c2-b877-339b25692a90"
is_byok
false
latency
110
model_permaslug
"inception/mercury-2-20260304"
provider_name
"Inception"
status
200
user_agent
"langchainjs-openai/1.0.0 ((node/v24.14.0; linux; x64))"
http_referer
(null)
api_type
"completions"
id
"gen-1772798655-2gtQdYnppq9sOgNlnQDO"
upstream_id
"chatcmpl-57ace657-160b-42c2-b877-339b25692a90"
total_cost
0.00049365
cache_discount
0.00000135
upstream_inference_cost
0
provider_name
"Inception"
Evaluation details
Result
Evaluator
Details
Meta Data
Pass
Match blue prose section
/<nc-section data-title="[^"]*" data-color="blue">[^<]+<\/nc-section>/
n/a
Pass
Match green prose section
/<nc-section data-title="[^"]*" data-color="green">[^<]+<\/nc-section>/
n/a
Pass
Match red prose section
/<nc-section data-title="[^"]*" data-color="red">[^<]+<\/nc-section>/
n/a
no eval