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Run: 2026-03-06-01KK1GK293XYGRGK5E9X0XQQSZ
Run Details
Model:
Inception Mercury 2
Test:
Tool usage within Novelcrafter
Scenario:
Create alternate prose sections
Duration:
1.1s
Cost:
$0.000467
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 heavy oak doors of the stables creaked open as a figure stepped into the amber light of dusk. Sir Roland, the kingdom’s most seasoned knight, stood tall in his polished armor, the crest of the lion gleaming on his breastplate. He tipped his visor, revealing a kind, weather‑worn face, and said, “Welcome, young squire. I am Sir Roland. Let us see what fire burns within you before the night settles.” Frederick bowed low, feeling the weight of the knight’s gaze settle like a mantle upon his shoulders. </nc-section> <nc-section data-title="Version 2: A Warm Reception" data-color="green"> The scent of fresh hay and leather filled the air as Sir Roland emerged from the stable’s shadows, his sword sheathed at his side. He smiled, a grin that hinted at countless battles and quiet mornings alike. “Good evening, Frederick,” he called, his voice resonant against the stone walls. “I am Sir Roland, keeper of the stables and mentor to those who seek the path of the blade. Come, let us walk the rows of horses and speak of the road ahead.” Frederick’s heart quickened, his nerves steadied by the knight’s steady presence. </nc-section> <nc-section data-title="Version 3: The Knight’s Counsel" data-color="blue"> A soft clatter of hooves echoed as Sir Roland approached, his armor catching the last rays of the setting sun. He removed his helm, revealing eyes that seemed to have seen both sunrise and siege. “Frederick,” he said, his tone both firm and inviting, “I am Sir Roland, the knight who watches over these stables. Your journey begins here, and I shall be your guide. Let us speak of honor, duty, and the fire that drives a squire to become a legend.” The young squire felt a surge of confidence, the knight’s words forging a new resolve within him. </nc-section>
created_at
"2026-03-06T12:05:08.01Z"
3/6/2026, 12:05:08 PM
model
"inception/mercury-2-20260304"
app_id
182717
external_user
(null)
streamed
true
cancelled
false
latency
595
moderation_latency
(null)
generation_time
1065
tokens_prompt
318
tokens_completion
485
native_tokens_prompt
291
native_tokens_completion
527
native_tokens_completion_images
(null)
native_tokens_reasoning
111
native_tokens_cached
5
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
0.000466875
router
(null)
provider_responses
0
endpoint_id
"c2a24e34-c306-4b4d-9e2f-b162c2d8bf0e"
id
"chatcmpl-b3304a1f-f831-43ec-963f-c9c89c2c3952"
is_byok
false
latency
51
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-1772798708-ZUAj3BM4LnMnIqvKXdYf"
upstream_id
"chatcmpl-b3304a1f-f831-43ec-963f-c9c89c2c3952"
total_cost
0.000466875
cache_discount
0.000001125
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