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Run: 2026-03-06-01KK1JCTTW1NM3WRZQ9DY306TZ
Run Details
Model:
Inception Mercury
Test:
Tool usage within Novelcrafter
Scenario:
Create alternate prose sections
Duration:
1.3s
Cost:
$0.000291
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"> Sir Roland, clad in shining armor that caught the fading light, stepped out from the stables with a swagger that commanded respect. The clatter of hooves echoed as he approached Frederick, who was still adjusting his leather belt. With a courteous nod, Sir Roland extended a hand, his eyes scanning the young squire's earnest face. “Welcome, lad,” he boomed, “the castle walls hold many secrets, and the road ahead is fraught with peril. But fear not—your training begins now, and I shall be your first mentor.” </nc-section> <nc-section data-title="Version 2: The Greeting" data-color="green"> Sir Roland emerged from the stables, his armor softly gleaming in the twilight. He paused beside Frederick, who was still clutching his training scroll. “Good day, sir,” Roland said, his voice warm and steady. “I’ve heard much about you. The castle’s halls are ready for your learning, and I’ll guide you through the first lessons of swordplay and strategy. Let’s begin, shall we?” He offered a gentle smile, and a hand of camaraderie. </nc-section> <nc-section data-title="Version 3: The Encounter" data-color="blue"> From the shadows of the stables, Sir Roland stepped forward, his armor clinking like distant bells. He approached Frederick, who was still adjusting his saddle. “Ah, young squire,” Roland chuckled, his eyes twinkling with mischief. “The castle awaits, and so do the tales of dragons and destiny. I’ll be your first guide, and together we’ll carve your path through the ancient halls. Ready your heart, for adventure beckons.” He raised his hand in a friendly salute, inviting Frederick into the world of knights. </nc-section>
created_at
"2026-03-06T12:36:40.932Z"
3/6/2026, 12:36:40 PM
model
"inception/mercury"
app_id
182717
external_user
(null)
streamed
true
cancelled
false
latency
557
moderation_latency
(null)
generation_time
1234
tokens_prompt
318
tokens_completion
449
native_tokens_prompt
297
native_tokens_completion
378
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
0.00029115
router
(null)
provider_responses
0
endpoint_id
"da1082ea-721e-460e-b330-034ae7aefc7f"
id
"chatcmpl-d734b032-ce00-4371-93fe-518dfd005694"
is_byok
false
latency
49
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-1772800600-hXqUYdsAbrrxndYDHZhz"
upstream_id
"chatcmpl-d734b032-ce00-4371-93fe-518dfd005694"
total_cost
0.00029115
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