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Run: 2026-03-06-01KK1JB8SMZRA3FQCS6KR90BRC
Run Details
Model:
Inception Mercury
Test:
Tool usage within Novelcrafter
Scenario:
Create alternate prose sections
Duration:
1.3s
Cost:
$0.000277
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: The Meeting" data-color="red"> The clatter of hooves echoed against the stone walls as Frederick approached the stables, his heart pounding with anticipation. From the shadows, a towering figure emerged—Sir Roland, the seasoned knight of the realm. His armor gleamed in the fading light, and his eyes, sharp as a hawk's, fixed upon the young squire. With a courteous nod, Sir Roland extended a hand, his voice resonating with authority, “Welcome, young master. I am Sir Roland, keeper of the castle’s honor. Let us begin your training without delay.” </nc-section> <nc-section data-title="Version 2: The Meeting" data-color="green"> Frederick’s boots thudded softly on the cobblestones as he neared the stables, his mind buzzing with the possibilities of his new life. A familiar silhouette stepped forward—Sir Roland, the local knight known for his gentle wisdom. The knight’s armor, polished to a subtle sheen, reflected the twilight. He smiled warmly, his voice soothing, “Good day, Sir Frederick. I am Sir Roland. Come, let us discuss your training and the path that awaits you.” </nc-section> <nc-section data-title="Version 3: The Meeting" data-color="blue"> The evening mist curled around the stable doors as Frederick entered, his breath forming a faint cloud in the cool air. From the gloom rose Sir Roland, the castle’s steadfast defender, his armor catching the last rays of the sun. He raised a hand in greeting, his tone firm yet friendly, “Ah, young squire! I am Sir Roland. Let us talk about your training and the duties that lie ahead. The castle awaits your dedication.” </nc-section>
created_at
"2026-03-06T12:35:49.692Z"
3/6/2026, 12:35:49 PM
model
"inception/mercury"
app_id
182717
external_user
(null)
streamed
true
cancelled
false
latency
667
moderation_latency
(null)
generation_time
1251
tokens_prompt
318
tokens_completion
426
native_tokens_prompt
297
native_tokens_completion
359
native_tokens_completion_images
(null)
native_tokens_reasoning
0
native_tokens_cached
296
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
0.0002769
router
(null)
provider_responses
0
endpoint_id
"da1082ea-721e-460e-b330-034ae7aefc7f"
id
"chatcmpl-f48427b6-8095-4863-a4e9-d18606d13ecf"
is_byok
false
latency
46
model_permaslug
"inception/mercury"
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-1772800549-JhCC1mwt2h5ZkMj8tIHd"
upstream_id
"chatcmpl-f48427b6-8095-4863-a4e9-d18606d13ecf"
total_cost
0.0002769
cache_discount
0.0000666
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