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Run: 2026-03-06-01KK1GS8GA4PQV081QTK8FBC43
Run Details
Model:
Inception Mercury 2
Test:
Tool usage within Novelcrafter
Scenario:
Create alternate prose sections
Duration:
1.1s
Cost:
$0.000462
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"> Frederick dismounted his horse, the clatter of hooves echoing across the cobblestones as he approached the stables. A figure stepped out from the shadows of the timbered doorway—Sir Roland, the kingdom’s seasoned knight, his armor glinting in the waning light. “Welcome, squire,” Roland said, his voice warm yet commanding. “The day’s training begins at dawn; for now, let us tend to the steeds and speak of the road ahead.” </nc-section> <nc-section data-title="Version 2: A Knight's Warm Welcome" data-color="green"> The heavy doors of the stables swung open, and Sir Roland emerged, his cloak dusted with hay and the scent of horses. He caught sight of Frederick, still breathless from his ride, and offered a firm hand. “Good to see you, lad,” Roland chuckled, his eyes twinkling. “The dragons may be distant, but the first lesson lies in mastering the bond with a steed. Come, let’s saddle your horse and discuss the trials that await.” </nc-section> <nc-section data-title="Version 3: The Stables Encounter" data-color="blue"> As Frederick brushed the mud from his boots, Sir Roland approached, his polished helm reflecting the amber glow of the setting sun. The knight’s voice carried a mix of authority and encouragement. “Frederick, you’ve arrived at the heart of the castle’s training grounds,” he declared. “Before the swords are drawn, we must first learn humility from these noble creatures. Follow me, and together we’ll prepare both rider and horse for the challenges ahead.” </nc-section>
created_at
"2026-03-06T12:08:30.994Z"
3/6/2026, 12:08:30 PM
model
"inception/mercury-2-20260304"
app_id
182717
external_user
(null)
streamed
true
cancelled
false
latency
726
moderation_latency
(null)
generation_time
1085
tokens_prompt
318
tokens_completion
503
native_tokens_prompt
291
native_tokens_completion
521
native_tokens_completion_images
(null)
native_tokens_reasoning
166
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
0.000462375
router
(null)
provider_responses
0
endpoint_id
"c2a24e34-c306-4b4d-9e2f-b162c2d8bf0e"
id
"chatcmpl-aa510d09-8a59-45dc-ac12-a79797b6c29d"
is_byok
false
latency
100
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-1772798910-HfD1D0GnliSPI05mS177"
upstream_id
"chatcmpl-aa510d09-8a59-45dc-ac12-a79797b6c29d"
total_cost
0.000462375
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