[3892] Antwerp's Island (Chapter 1)

Howdy!

First time submitting here. This is Chapter 1 of my first novel (recently finished, not published):

Tonight is the start of the next Dark Age. John Antwerp didn't say it like that as he gave his speech into the camera, but I know it to be true. The other contestants in the manor might be after the key to win that frankly ridiculous cash prize. I have my instructions. I need to find to find the key first if we're going to have any chance to save the world's information.

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1PJU4TnPs_-UG5rjN0KmMcIx1E5kneQbIA-Lil_qoqO4/edit?usp=sharing

This chapter is in first-person present tense. I know that's not for everyone. I'm looking for the gut-wrenching feedback, any points that trip up the reader, or make the story hard to follow.

I prefer overly harsh criticism. Make it hurt.

My critiques:

2294 - Fantasy in an atypical setting

3126 - Untitled Fantasy Heist Story